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Teen Fined for Self-Defense Fight | Bahamas News
An 18-year-old woman, Melissa Coke, faces a five-hundred-dollar fine—or three months in jail—if she can’t pay—for a violent altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Keano Rolle, that erupted over a phone dispute and escalated into a stabbing and hammer attack. While Rolle also faces charges, the magistrate called his account “abhorrent” and acknowledged Coke was provoked—but still sentenced her to a fine meant to deter future violence. The twist? After her legal sentence, she’ll be handed over to immigration authorities, adding a devastating layer to her already turbulent situation. Listen in…
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