Man accused of assaulting child’s mother referred to restorative justice

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Howard CampbellJournalist at Jamaica Observer

July 18, 2026

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Man accused of assaulting child’s mother referred to restorative justice

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of assaulting the mother of his child has been referred to restorative justice after appearing in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Tuesday.

Maurice Wright faces a charge of assault occasioning bodily harm stemming from an alleged altercation with the complainant.

During the hearing, presiding Judge Peter Wilson questioned Wright about how he intended to address the matter.

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