BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - AKEEM CHUMNEY was unanimously found guilty by an 11-member jury yesterday (May 29) for assault with intent to rob.
Chumney was charged with the offence which was committed against a businesswoman in Lower Cayon on November 4, 2011.
The trial began on Tuesday (May 28) with three persons testifying for the prosecution.
It was revealed in Court that Chumney had entered the business place, pointed a gun at the owner and demanded money.
It is said that the woman told Chumney that she had none and then began calling on the Lord. Chumney then hit her in the back of her head and walked out of the salon.
After the prosecution rested its case, Chumney, who was self-represented took the stand in an effort to convince the jury of his innocence but was unsuccessful. He also called one person to give evidence on his behalf.
Chumney will be sentenced at a later date in the Assizes upon completion of his Social Inquiry Report.
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