State to compensate Tobago man for malicious prosecution

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State to compensate Tobago man for malicious prosecution

The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Tobago - File photo A Caanan, Tobago, labourer who alleged he was consistently targeted by police because of a romantic liaison he unknowingly had with the girlfriend of a police officer will be compensated by the State for assault, wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. This is Hershel Stewart’s third legal victory for similar abuses by officers of the Scarborough police. Last week, Justice Carol Gobin ruled in Stewart’s favour and ordered […]

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