Independent candidate for St Peter’s ward, Jody Graber launches his campaign - Credit: Polly Hancock An independent candidate standing for election as an Islington councillor is awaiting trial on charges of intimidation of a witness, ABH and possession of cocaine, the Gazette can reveal. Jody Graber is standing in the St Peter's ward by-election in opposition to low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs). The 40-year-old, of Wharton Street, has pleaded not guilty to three charges, and told the Gazette he believes the trial is due to take place next year. He is alleged to have assaulted a man, causing actual bodily harm, on February 16, 2020 at Pickfords Wharf, in the City Road Basin.