After a week in dreadful conditions in a Gambian jail cell, Charlie has been released on $450,000 bail pending his trial for “economic crimes”. We are all relieved to see this happen after so many obstacles were put in the way of his release.
We are proud of the way he handled this dreadful time and are determined to clear his name of these ludicrous charges.
February 22, 2008 at 3:58 pm
Oh that is fabulous news! Thank goodness Charlie is out of prison – let’s hope he will be home soon too. Well done everyone working on his behalf.
February 22, 2008 at 5:01 pm
This is brilliant news – thank goodness Charlie is out of prison. Well done everyone who worked so hard to arrange his bail, and let’s hope we see him reunited with his family very soon.
February 22, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Great news – keep your chin up Charlie! Hope you get home soon.
February 22, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Charlie, just to let you know I’m thinking of you (as, of course, are the rest of the family). I wish I could help in some way.
Let’s hope you’re home soon.
Take care, mate!
Tim.
February 22, 2008 at 10:29 pm
If love and support from family and friends could free any soul from such a depressing situation you would have been reeased in a minute. However we need to maintan support and pressure.
February 23, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Hey Charlie,
Don’t let the buggers grind you down.
Bob Jackson
February 23, 2008 at 5:39 pm
It’s been wonderful news of Charlie’s release. He has contacted his brother – Phil – in Plymouth. He is obviously shaken by the ordeal and is understandably concerned about going back to court on Monday to face the charges. He does not wish to experience the prison again and wants out of the country asap to be back in the safety of England. He will not be truely safe until he is away from Gambia.The company have, and still are, working their socks off to make this happen.The Northfield family thank everyone concerned for their continuing hard work.
February 23, 2008 at 6:31 pm
We’ve all been so worried. There have been emails flying around from Toronto, Truro, Adelaide all wondering how we can help to secure your release. Brilliant news and I hope that the next few days see you re-united with your familiy.
February 24, 2008 at 11:28 am
Great to see Charlie is now out of Mile 2 prison. I wish you good luck in fighting the charges and getting Charlie back to his family ASAP.
Mike Moore
February 26, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Does anyone know what happened in court on Monday. I sincerely hope that the court kicks out the charges without delay and allows Charlie to go home.
February 27, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Many thanks to everyone for all their kind and encouraging words, and the help and support for my brother, Charlie.
After a great deal of hard work by many people, at least he is out of prison. But waiting trial is a very difficult time, and we look to everyone for their support in raising awareness of his case.
Thank you
Anne Fox
February 28, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Really pleased you are out of prison hope you are back with your family soon.
March 4, 2008 at 8:32 am
hello charlie!
As an old friend from School of Mines days I have not seen you for ages, but once met never forgotten! Horrified to hear about you being held in Gambia and awaiting further news.
Love and fingers crossed from myself and my parents John and Honor
March 6, 2008 at 7:16 pm
We seen havn’t seen Charlie since he was a young boy ..maybe some 40 years ago I think. From what I recall he was always determined then to get into mining. He comes from a good caring and loving family and has been brought up the right way with sound morals and judgement. I’m sure he has not knowingly undertaken any activity that is illegal. Hopefully this issue will be sorted shortly and Charlie came get on with the rest of his life.
Thinking of you and all the Northfields. Danny and Kath Avery
March 7, 2008 at 9:19 am
Re my last comment I think it was probably more like 30 years rather than
40 !! But my sentiments are the same. Danny Avery.
March 7, 2008 at 12:41 pm
Any further news?
Hey Charlie! Keep your spirits up. You are good man and don’t let these guys get you down. We are praying for this ordeal to be over soon and for you to resume your “cool” life.
March 7, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Charlie, We hope all is well. I understand you are at friends and in good health. If there is anything we can do please get word. Wingnut is standing by..!!. The CSM dinner is next weekend and you will be in all our thoughts and prayers. Head up and see you at your home-coming bash.!
March 10, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Yo Charlie
Keep yer chin up – can’t be worse than playing soccer at Goonhavern on a wind February Sunday!!
Hope it all gets cleared up. As i am still working in Africa it is a bit disturbing what a small misunderstanding and lack of knoweldge can lead to.
Cheers
Peter
March 18, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Hi Charlie,
Everyone at the School of Mines Annual dinner was told of your plight at the weekend, so just a message to say we’re all wishing you the best and hoping you make a safe return as soon as possible
All the best & good luck
Stu Richardson
ACSM 2006
March 19, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Dear Charlie,
We hope you are back home safe and sound with Anne and your family soon.
Best Wishes from Sarah Black.
March 27, 2008 at 8:30 pm
Charlie
Hope all goes well for you and that you get back home real soon.
Best Wishes
Gerry Clear 1980
March 28, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Hope all goes well Charlie.
Best wishes
Barry Wills- Min. Proc. Lecturer
April 14, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Hope the problems are totally sorted out soon, Charlie. It may be a while back to the late 70’s but you were always one of the good old CSM boys!
All the best
David Binns (in Hastings)
April 22, 2008 at 11:58 am
Charlie,
Hang in there mate and remember that you have friends worldwide keenly watching your situation. We will be doing our utmost to keep your story in the public view in the hope that world opinion will pressure the Gambian Government to drop these ridiculous charges.
Best Wishes
Neville Bergin 1980
July 17, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I just found out about this today – I hope things are taking a turn for the better – I’m thinking of you and praying for a good outcome.
Best Wishes
Paul Lewis 1980