Bail Granted in Sensitive Sexual Offence Case
A young man accused of unlawful sexual intercourse will remain out on bail while his case makes its way through the courts.
The 21-year-old, who is self-employed, was brought before Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason in the St John’s Magistrates’ Court. After considering the circumstances, the magistrate set bail at $30,000. To secure his release, the defendant must deposit $3,000 in cash and provide two sureties.
Strict conditions were also attached. The accused must surrender his travel documents, check in with the police three times weekly, and is barred from making any contact with the complainant, who is 18 years old.
The court acknowledged that the man has no history of similar offences, a point weighed in his favour.
Due to the sensitive nature of the allegations, few details of the case have been made public. Committal proceedings are expected to take place on December 15.
Attorney Wendel Alexander represents the accused.
Not surprised who his attorney is
You know what am saying. I dunno what kinda high science that is
oo much ah dem kinda case happening nowadays. Every minute man inna court for messing with young girl. We sick ah it…trust meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Every week same story in the papers sex case, larceny, forgery. Antigua nah look good at all. Where we really heading?
The bail conditions seem appropriate they protect the complainant while also respecting the rights of the accused until trial.
We have to remember this is still an allegation. Let the court do its job before we rush to judgment
Always talking bout ‘no prior history.’ So wha? That mean he get free pass? Nah man, people tired ah this nonsense
That girl’s life mash-up now. Court must mek example outta him.
That’s why people not afraid to do crime in that country because no example is set.Bail for what! The young lady life will never be the same destroyed because of temptation and wickedness
It’s hard to understand how someone accused of a sexual offence can be out on bail. The courts may have their reasons, but this leaves victims and the community feeling unsafe. There needs to be more transparency on how these decisions are made.
Unlawful sexual intercourse is rape inna plain talk! Stop sugarcoat it