Daily Weird News Report
Seven people have been charged over alleged damage at Donald Trump’s Turnberry golf resort in Scotland, including an accusation that the offence was aggravated by having “a terrorist connection.”
The incident took place on 8 March last year at the resort on Scotland’s west coast. According to the indictment reported by The Guardian, the alleged damage included turf being dug up, fairways and greens being sprayed with glyphosate or a similar weed killer, and political and offensive slogans being painted on the grass and buildings.
The course was marked with the words “Gaza is not 4 sale.” The clubhouse, a signpost, walls and pillars were also allegedly sprayed or painted. The indictment further alleges damage to a sprinkler system, which caused flooding, and to a light.
Those charged are Kieran Robson, 35; Uzma Bashir, 56; Ricky Southall, 34; Autumn Taylor Ward, 22; Rebecca Sian Davies, 29; John Moxley, 58; and Dylan Chiaramello, 24. They are due to appear in court on 31 August.
The terrorist-connection wording is part of the allegation described in the indictment. The supplied report does not state what evidence prosecutors rely on for that designation or indicate that the charge has been proven in court.
A note from a meeting held on 13 March last year between Scotland’s first minister, John Swinney, and Eric Trump said the participants expressed concern about the incident and condemned the damage. It also said authorities would continue to treat the matter seriously.
Trump Turnberry includes the Ailsa course, which has hosted the Open four times. The resort was bought by Trump in 2014 from a Dubai-based group for an undisclosed amount. Non-resident tee times at the Ayrshire property are listed at up to £1,000 per person.
