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Alleged Killers Fight In Front of Courtroom
posted (January 31, 2017)
Today in front of the Magistrate's Court, a fight broke out between two alleged murderers who were under police escort. The first was John Chessman, who along with his recently murdered brother, Robert Gillet, was accused of the rape and decapitation of Naomi Garcia in 2005. Chessman is on remand for another murder which happened in 2012.

The second man in the fight was Jayaer Flores, who is the alleged murderer of Porshan Pipersburgh and his seven year old cousin, Tyler Savery. According to reports, Chessman managed got his hands on a glass bottle, broke it and attempted to attack Flores. Police then intervened and used pepper spray to stop the assault. Flores managed to avoid injury, but Chessman was taken to the KHMH for injuries he received breaking the bottle and from coming in direct contact with the pepper spray.

Other prisoners at the scene were also affected by the spray, one even complaining of breathing issues. They received treatment on the way to the prison. At this point it is unknown if any charges will be levied against Chessman.

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