Man Walks Free from Robbery Charge  

Today, twenty-four-year-old Everald Sambula walked out of court a free man after being acquitted of five counts of robbery. The witness was too fearful to testify against him, leading Justice Candace Nanton to deny the Crown’s request to proceed without the witness. As a result, the D.P.P.’s office entered a nolle prosequi. Six years ago, Sambula and others were accused of robbing five people and Premium Wines and Spirits of over fifty-seven thousand dollars, along with personal items, including cell phones and cash. The incident occurred on September seventh, 2018. Although the crime was reportedly committed by three men, only Sambula was arrested and charged. The trial began this week before a jury of nine, but the Crown revealed that the witness feared for his safety if he testified. The heist was meticulously planned: the robbers waited for a customer to be buzzed in, then rushed in behind her. One robber, armed with a gun, threatened the customer and stole her cell phone, gold chain, and cash. Meanwhile, another robber took possessions from other customers. One of the culprits then demanded money from the cashier, and when she hesitated, he smashed her phone on the counter, scaring her into handing over the cash. The thieves then locked everyone in an office and escaped with their loot, totaling over fifty-seven thousand dollars. Sambula was represented by attorney Leeroy Banner.