Family May Appeal to Governor General for Reprieve in Mongoose Gun Case

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Pompey Suggests Family May Appeal to Governor General for Reprieve in Mongoose Gun Case

Former Commissioner of Police and columnist Rawlston Pompey has suggested that the family of convicted tattoo artist Kelvin “Mongoose” Russell may wish to appeal to the Governor General for a reprieve, following the influencer’s sentencing on firearm charges.

Russell, who pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm, ammunition, and a silencing accessory, was sentenced to a total of 3 and a half years in prison.

Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel handed down the sentence on Wednesday after police discovered a Glock 80 pistol with ten rounds and a suppressor at his Lightfoot residence.

In two comments published online, Pompey pointed to the option of clemency, writing: “Family may appeal to His Majesty’s Prison Governor General for a reprieve.”

Pompey noted that although Russell showed remorse, had no previous convictions, was gainfully employed, and had dependents, these mitigating factors were seemingly not enough to persuade the sentencing magistrate to exercise leniency.

“Now, my neighbour ‘Mongoose’ seemed to have been darn unlucky,” Pompey wrote. “Submitting and subjecting himself to the court’s mercy… no antecedents… talented and skilful… a dependent mother and two little ones.”

He criticised what he saw as an imbalance in the justice system, referencing the Probation of Offenders Act and questioning whether adjudicators are making full use of its provisions.

He also raised concerns about selective law enforcement, suggesting that certain communities may be treated more harshly than others.

Pompey ended his remarks with a message of support for Russell’s family, stating, “Empathy to Mongoose and his neighbourly family… Walk good.”

Russell is currently serving his sentence at His Majesty’s Prison.

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