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Unable to cope with having to end a love affair with his boss’ wife, a man set fire to the employer’s car during an argument.
As a consequence, the 47-year-old worker of Chaguanas, not only lost his job, but he also has to pay $3,000 in compensation and a $2,500 fine.
The Chaguanas man, who worked at a scrap yard had an affair with the boss’ wife for two years. The boss found out about the affair and last Wednesday confronted the worker.
During an argument, the worker threw gasoline on the seat of his employer’s van and set it on fire. The worker was subsequently arrested and charged with malicious damage of the van seat and upholstery valued at $3,000.
He pleaded guilty before Chaguanas First Court Magistrate Christine Charles. The man’s attorney, Shiva Boodoo, said his client was still “toting feelings” for the woman.
He said his client was willing to pay compensation. The worker was given until the end of the month to pay the fine or serve nine months in jail.