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This is a new one (lol). You fail to medal or give your nation something to feel good about, so what is your next choice? Cause trouble and bring shame on your country of course! These guys are the greatest (lol)!!
Source: The Nassau Guardian online:
http://www.thenassauguardian.com/nat...4456380917.php
Bahamian athletes arrested in Berlin
BY KEVA LIGHTBOURNE ~ Guardian Senior Reporter ~
kdl@nasguard.com:
Three Bahamian male athletes were among a group of six taking part in the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, that were arrested early Sunday after a scuffle at the Havanna Disco in Berlin, the Associated Press reported yesterday.
The report indicated that the men were being investigated on possible charges of disturbing the peace and causing bodily harm.
The athletes were not identified by name in accordance with German privacy laws. But, according to a Nassau Guardian source well known in the sporting arena, the men are 25-year-old high jumper Donald Thomas; 24-year-old hurdler Shamar Sands, and triple jumper Leevan Sands, 28.
The source said "this is a big disappointment and most unfortunate, especially after the team performed so well."
The men were arrested along with a 26-year-old American and two men from Cuba aged 21 and 24.
Berlin Police spokesman Frank Millert said the men all spent the night in jail, but were released Sunday.
A statement released from the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA's) Public Relations Officer Kermit Taylor yesterday, offered very little information on the matter, but said the men are senior Bahamian athletes.
"The BAAA regrets to inform that an incident occurred with 3 of our senior athletes in Berlin, where the athletes were detained and questioned.
"They were subsequently released. The BAAA regrets this unfortunate incident. A full investigation will be forthcoming," the statement said.
The incident reportedly occurred just before 4 a.m. as the athletes, who were part of a larger group of 20 people, tried to get into the packed nightclub.
The report said words were exchanged with doormen after the group was told to stay in a waiting area. Allegedly, the confrontation escalated when the doormen tried to force the group to leave.
Reportedly, bottles were thrown at the club employees, injuring a 30-year-old and a 36-year-old in the head, and a 27-year-old in the face. All three reportedly refused medical treatment.
It is understood that the police were called and the Bahamian athletes along with the American were arrested. The two Cubans were arrested some time later, reportedly after more items were thrown. In accordance with the German legal system, Millert reported that prosecutors would review investigate the incident in the coming week and decide whether charges would be laid.
Up to press time last night, The Nassau Guardian was unable to ascertain what actions, if any, the BAAA would take against the athletes.
Team manager Ralph McKinney confirmed that the men are able to leave Berlin.
"They are free. The police have their contact information if they need to contact them in reference to anything. They are all back here at the Games Village. After last night no Bahamian left the Games Village to go to the farewell party," he said.
McKinney agreed with the report that the athletes were trying to get into a club when pushing and shoving started. "Security came and mace and all that stuff occurred and the police were eventually called."
With regard to the charges, McKinney said Berlin police are still investigating.
"In events at games of this nature, normally they investigate and based on their findings they decide who would be charged."
Reportedly when the athletes were leaving the police station the international press had already gathered outside the station waiting to take photographs.
The AP reported that disturbing the peace can be punished in Germany with a small fine, but the charge of causing bodily harm carries a penalty of three months imprisonment.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Source: The Nassau Guardian online:
http://www.thenassauguardian.com/nat...4456380917.php
Bahamian athletes arrested in Berlin
BY KEVA LIGHTBOURNE ~ Guardian Senior Reporter ~
kdl@nasguard.com:
Three Bahamian male athletes were among a group of six taking part in the IAAF World Championships in Berlin, Germany, that were arrested early Sunday after a scuffle at the Havanna Disco in Berlin, the Associated Press reported yesterday.
The report indicated that the men were being investigated on possible charges of disturbing the peace and causing bodily harm.
The athletes were not identified by name in accordance with German privacy laws. But, according to a Nassau Guardian source well known in the sporting arena, the men are 25-year-old high jumper Donald Thomas; 24-year-old hurdler Shamar Sands, and triple jumper Leevan Sands, 28.
The source said "this is a big disappointment and most unfortunate, especially after the team performed so well."
The men were arrested along with a 26-year-old American and two men from Cuba aged 21 and 24.
Berlin Police spokesman Frank Millert said the men all spent the night in jail, but were released Sunday.
A statement released from the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA's) Public Relations Officer Kermit Taylor yesterday, offered very little information on the matter, but said the men are senior Bahamian athletes.
"The BAAA regrets to inform that an incident occurred with 3 of our senior athletes in Berlin, where the athletes were detained and questioned.
"They were subsequently released. The BAAA regrets this unfortunate incident. A full investigation will be forthcoming," the statement said.
The incident reportedly occurred just before 4 a.m. as the athletes, who were part of a larger group of 20 people, tried to get into the packed nightclub.
The report said words were exchanged with doormen after the group was told to stay in a waiting area. Allegedly, the confrontation escalated when the doormen tried to force the group to leave.
Reportedly, bottles were thrown at the club employees, injuring a 30-year-old and a 36-year-old in the head, and a 27-year-old in the face. All three reportedly refused medical treatment.
It is understood that the police were called and the Bahamian athletes along with the American were arrested. The two Cubans were arrested some time later, reportedly after more items were thrown. In accordance with the German legal system, Millert reported that prosecutors would review investigate the incident in the coming week and decide whether charges would be laid.
Up to press time last night, The Nassau Guardian was unable to ascertain what actions, if any, the BAAA would take against the athletes.
Team manager Ralph McKinney confirmed that the men are able to leave Berlin.
"They are free. The police have their contact information if they need to contact them in reference to anything. They are all back here at the Games Village. After last night no Bahamian left the Games Village to go to the farewell party," he said.
McKinney agreed with the report that the athletes were trying to get into a club when pushing and shoving started. "Security came and mace and all that stuff occurred and the police were eventually called."
With regard to the charges, McKinney said Berlin police are still investigating.
"In events at games of this nature, normally they investigate and based on their findings they decide who would be charged."
Reportedly when the athletes were leaving the police station the international press had already gathered outside the station waiting to take photographs.
The AP reported that disturbing the peace can be punished in Germany with a small fine, but the charge of causing bodily harm carries a penalty of three months imprisonment.
Monday, August 24, 2009
hol dis....
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