Court Dismisses SOCU’s Attempt to Revoke Bail, Calvin Brutus Maintains Innocence

Georgetown, Guyana – December 27, 2024 – In a dramatic turn of events, the Special Organized Crime Unit (SOCU) has withdrawn its application to have the bail of Calvin Brutus revoked, allowing him to remain free while awaiting further legal proceedings.

The application to revoke Brutus’ bail was based on claims, publicly circulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, that Brutus had attempted to flee the country to Brazil on December 16, 2024. The allegations sparked a legal battle that saw Brutus’ defense team swiftly file an Affidavit in Answer, challenging the claims and urging the court to reject the application.

The matter was heard by Chief Magistrate Faith Mc Gusty on December 27, 2024, and by 10:28 AM, the State withdrew its application. The legal move came despite persistent requests from Brutus’ attorneys for an explanation as to why the State had decided to abandon its pursuit of the bail revocation. However, the State refused to provide any reasoning for their decision.

Brutus’ defense team, led by Eusi Anderson Esq., alongside attorneys Darren Wade, Yuborn Allicock, Earl Daniels, and Dominic Bess, expressed confidence in their client’s innocence and vowed to continue fighting the charges. “Brutus stands resolute in his innocence and will fight these charges,” said Eusi Anderson in a statement following the court ruling.

The withdrawal of the application marks a significant victory for Brutus, whose legal team had described the State’s move as “hollow and vexatious.” The swift resolution of the matter ensures that Brutus’ bail will not be revoked, and he will not be remanded to prison as originally sought by SOCU.

Brutus’ case continues to draw attention, particularly as it highlights the ongoing legal challenges he faces. His attorneys maintain that the allegations are unfounded and that the decision to withdraw the application was a step in the right direction toward proving his innocence.