Full Statement: Why the police have closed the assault case involving Westmoreland MP

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Full Statement: Why the police have closed the assault case involving Westmoreland MP

The police have now closed their assault case involving Westmoreland Central MP George Wright. A police source close to the probe said both the woman, Tannisha Singh, and Wright have indicated that they no longer wish to press charges. The assault...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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