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‘Doggie’ freed of firearm, assault charges
(Kaieteur News) – Five of the six charges laid against 36-year-old businessman Bradly Sampson, known as “Doggie,” were dismissed when he appeared before the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
Sampson was initially hit with the charges in July during his first court appearance, where he pleaded not guilty to allegations that on July 15, 2025, at the Square of the Revolution, he unlawfully wounded Genista Fordyce and used obscene language and threatening behaviour towards her. He was also accused of behaving disorderly in a public place, unlawfully carrying a firearm, and possessing an unlicensed firearm. All offences were said to have occurred at the same location on the same day. The allegations arose out of a dispute regarding payments owed to individuals by We Invest in Nationhood (WIN).
Bradley Sampson called ‘Doggie’ at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
During Wednesday’s hearing before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, the prosecutor informed the court that two of the firearm-related charges; unlawful possession of a firearm and carrying an unlicensed firearm in public were being dismissed based on advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions. No further details were provided for the withdrawal.
On previous hearings, three other charges; unlawful wounding, obscene language and threatening behaviour were also dismissed.
With one charge still before the court; disorderly behaviour, Sampson’s attorney, Jevon Cox, requested that the matter be dismissed, arguing that since the commencement of the case the prosecution had failed to produce any evidence. Cox noted that no statements had been presented between July and December, telling the court that judicial time “should not be wasted on this matter.”
In response, the magistrate sought clarification from the prosecution, who indicated that disclosure would be ready by December 5. As a result, the matter was adjourned to Friday, December 5, giving the prosecution one final opportunity to proceed on the sole remaining charge. All firearm-related charges are now dismissed.
Meanwhile, in relation to the other matters, Cox explained that at previous court hearings, he made an application for the three matters to be dismissed against Sampson on the basis that the statements disclosed by the prosecution included a statement from the virtual complainant stating that she wished to have no further legal actions against Sampson. “She never showed up in court as well,” Cox said.
The charges stemmed from a viral video in which Sampson appeared to be in possession of a firearm. At his first appearance, Magistrate McGusty granted him $270,000 bail.
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