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YOUNGEST SON OF MUSICAL LEGEND PETER TOSH HELD IN JAIL ON $200,000 BOND

Written by admin CPUnite on October 9, 2013.

-- In a bond reduction hearing on Monday, October 7th, Bergen County Judge, John A. Conte refused to release Rastafari Reggae Artist, Jawara McIntosh, known also as Tosh 1, on his own recognizance to await trial. Tosh is charged with possession of '25 pounds or more of marijuana with intent to deliver'. The previously set $200,000 bond was left unchanged, although Judge Conte has taken under advisement the defense's suggestion of the "Family Bond" as an alternative to the monetary bond.

Tosh pleads 'not guilty' of the alleged crime, and the defense contends that being too poor to make bond is no reason to be kept in jail, and that monetary bonds are no guarantee that a defendant will appear for trial. A much better measure of the defendant's flight risk is the character of the defendant, his role in the world community and his family ties. The defense recommend Judge Conte rely upon "The Family Bond" which is a vivid demonstration of the commitment of Tosh's family to see that justice is done in this matter.

The $200,000 bail set in this case bears no relation to the harm that Tosh is accused of -- 'possession of marijuana'. Bail of this amount is totally inconsistent with the non-violent, victimless nature of the alleged offence.

Tosh, who has no criminal record, stands accused of possession of an herb that 20 states, including New Jersey consider as having significant medicinal value (as demonstrated by the information provided to Judge Conte.) The defense introduced 3 Items into evidence:

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