Christopher Brathwaite, 41 years, Steel Bender of Hope, St Andrew was arrested, formally charged and cautioned by officers attached to the Criminal Investigation Department for the offences of Rape and Indecent Assault.
Brathwaite is alleged to have committed the offences on Saturday, 6 November 2021.
He was granted bail in the sum of EC$20,000 with one surety. As part of his bail condition, Brathwaite ought not to have any contact with the virtual complainant.
Brathwaite is scheduled to appear at the Grenville Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 17 March 2022.
Office of Commissioner of Police
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While the offence deserves the full punishment of the law if it is true and not simply alleged, the offender should be granted the same anonymity as the victim until such time as a guilty judgement is served.
Regrettably there are far too many cases of bogus charges being laid, and the tar brush will always leave its mark even when an innocent verdict is reached.
News agencies should not drool over salacious stories to at the risk of someone’s reputation just to sell copy.
Agreed