NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A popular local comedian was arraigned in the Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of provoking a riot.
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.
He pleaded not guilty to both charges.
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.
Many of those demonstrators then moved downtown and waited for the prime minister to leave Parliament in an effort to voice their concerns.
Roberts was denied bail and advised of his right to apply for bail in the Supreme Court.
His attorney Devard Francis applied for bail on his behalf.
Robert is expected to return to court on November 13 for trial.
