Warring brothers released after apology for courtroom brawl

Two brothers, Wayne and Sheldon Forde, of Green Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, found themselves in the spotlight this week after appearing in court over a series of disruptive behaviours, both inside and outside the courtroom, which led to their remand to prison.
The altercations, which began in the courtroom on January 3, and continued into the streets, attracted significant attention and ultimately resulted in a resolution after the brothers publicly apologised.
The Forde brothers were charged on Jan 3, with using abusive language after a verbal altercation.

The two appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where they pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Initially, they were granted bail of $10,000 each and ordered to maintain the peace.
However, their brief moment of calm did not last long. Shortly after leaving the courtroom, the brothers’ behaviour escalated.
On Brickdam Street, Georgetown, just outside the court building, they began hurling insults at each other, which quickly turned physical.
Witnesses reported seeing Sheldon Forde shove his brother, Wayne, during the heated argument.
The scuffle caused a disruption in traffic and attracted public attention. As the altercation continued, the brothers made their way towards the nearby police station, where they remained unruly.
Their behaviour drew the attention of officers and Magistrate McGusty, and it became clear that it was no ordinary spat.
Despite being warned by officers to calm down, the brothers’ actions only became more erratic.
The following day, they appeared once again before Magistrate McGusty. This time, however, their disruptive behaviour continued, with the brothers engaging in a heated argument in front of the Magistrate.

The Magistrate warned them about their conduct, but it was clear that their actions were not conducive to a peaceful resolution.
As a result, Magistrate McGusty revoked their bail and remanded both men to prison, instructing them to remain there until their next court appearance.
When the Forde brothers appeared before Magistrate McGusty virtually on Friday, their demeanour had changed.
The brothers seemed to have taken the time to reflect on their actions while in custody.
Sheldon, speaking on behalf of both men, publicly apologised to the court.
“We’ve had time to think about everything. My brother and I have talked things over, and we want to apologise to you my worship, and the court for our behaviour. We regret what happened,” Sheldon stated.
The apology was accepted by the Magistrate, who noted the brothers’ willingness to resolve their differences.
Sheldon continued to express that the two had reconciled and agreed to let go of the conflict.
Acknowledging their remorse and the resolution between the two, Magistrate McGusty dismissed the case.
The charges against them were dropped, and both were released from custody.