A Dominican Republic national living in Antigua says she is living in fear after a violent assault last month left her hospitalised.
Criselle Alexandra Mateo Javeir, 25, told reporters she was struck twice over the head with a piece of wood on the evening of 26 August after refusing gifts from a man she once considered a close friend. She said she lost consciousness and required several stitches to her scalp. Her four-year-old son witnessed the attack.
According to Javeir, the man’s mother intervened and stopped the assault. She also claims she has since faced threats and harassment from the man and his family, who are pressuring her not to pursue the case.
Police confirmed that an arrest warrant has been issued and that a court hearing is set for 16 September, but Javeir says little has been done to guarantee her safety.
Having moved to Antigua just over a year ago in search of a better life for her son, Javeir says she now remains in hiding, struggling with trauma, discrimination, and the language barrier. Her appeal, she says, is simple: protection before it is too late.
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Not letting anyone let me live in fear am taking justice in my hands if the police can’t help me
How these young beautiful women end up with these kinds of men? So many women are being abused. They dont love the quiet well dressed men…they love those with tattoos and big chains who sell drugs. Im not rejoicing. Im just speaking factually
That is not nice
I’ve been there. This video is a reminder that domestic violence exists and police dont give a FRIGGING shit
What country are we willing in that a young vulnerable woman can’t get help. What message are we sending to those who migrate to our country seeking help
Lord have mercy Jesus. What????????
Yeah this police system i
You beat the woman infront of her son? You should die
Even if its sad to say antigua is not a place where can secure a person or help a person going thri domestic abuse …more times u go to the station and they laugh or make mockery of your situation ….then theres no safe house to place an indivisual whos going thru it …..i dont evwn know what else to say this is sad
Haitians have had much more ruthless experiences at the hands of DR men and women…lest we forget.
It’s always a struggle for those who are less fortunate. Trust me, if it were drugs, they would be all over it. Jah doesn’t sleep! That’s a tough situation. I hope you find justice.🙏🙏
What i want to know is how the woman seeing the police everywhere and nobody can see him
This is so sad my heart goes out to her and her son 😭 pray for for justice 🙏
This is quite tragic. Sad reality in today’s world.
The fact that they didn’t show up at the hospital & she had to be the one to go and make a report the following day says a lot.