NASSAU, BAHAMAS A popular local comedian was arraigned in the Magistrates Court yesterday on charges of provoking a riot.<\/p>\n
Wellington Roberts Jr., 35, of Churchill Avenue, who appeared before Magistrate Samuel McKinney, was charged with one count of disorderly behavior and one count of inciting a riot.<\/p>\n
He pleaded not guilty to both charges.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday, Roberts was among scores of demonstrators, including furloughed Atlantis employees, who attempted to march over the Paradise Island Bridge and to Parliament Square, but were prevented by police.<\/p>\n
Many of those demonstrators then moved downtown and waited for the prime minister to leave Parliament in an effort to voice their concerns.<\/p>\n
Roberts was denied bail and advised of his right to apply for bail in the Supreme Court.<\/p>\n
His attorney Devard Francis applied for bail on his behalf.<\/p>\n
Robert is expected to return to court on November 13 for trial.<\/p>\n
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