The entertainer who was charged with the crimes of serious indecency and sexual assault in December 2024 has had the matter referred to the High Court for trial.
The matter came up before a St. John’s magistrate on Tuesday and based on the evidence presented, the matter was committed to the High Court and it will likely come up at the September sitting of the Assize Court.
Reports from the court have indicated that the accused has reserved his defence for the high court while his bail conditions were confirmed.
Meanwhile, Jamal Bowen was convicted in the magistrate’s court on Tuesday for the illegal possession of 209 grams cannabis with intent to transfer. He was fined $6,800.00 to be paid over a period of a year. Should he default on this court ruling, Bowen will then serve a one-year prison term.
On the charge of simple possession of cannabis, Bowen was reprimanded and discharged.
Bowen also faced an additional charge of dangerous driving for which he was fined $600.00. This is to be paid in seven days or he will be sent to prison for 30 days. His driver’s licence has also been suspended for three months.