Activists granted $60,000 bail after Labour Day march arrests

Trinidadian activists Alyssa Phillip and her mother Camille Caresquero have been granted $60,000 bail on charges related to their arrest during a Labour Day march. Phillip faces charges for leading a march, failing to disperse, disorderly behavior, and resisting arrest. Caresquero is accused of being present at a march, failing to disperse, obstructing a police officer, and resisting arrest.

The two appeared virtually before Master Kateisha Ambrose-Persadsingh and were released on bail granted at the police station, with no attached conditions. Their cases have been transferred to the Siparia Magistrates court, with their pleas to be taken at a later date. The matters are next scheduled for July 20.

This is not the first time the two have faced legal proceedings recently. Just ten days prior, they appeared in court following protest action near the Director of Public Prosecutions' office. On that occasion, they were placed on $10,000 bail each on charges of disorderly conduct and breaching Emergency Powers Regulations. Those matters are adjourned to September 29.

The article also mentions Kaia Sealy, who faced charges related to the shooting death of her husband, Joshua Samaroo, during a police incident. Sealy, who returned to Trinidad and Tobago after receiving treatment abroad, was charged with unlawfully killing Samaroo and shooting at police officers. She also faces charges for possession of a firearm and ammunition, endangering life, and discharging a firearm near a public road. Sealy has been placed on $700,000 bail with conditions.