A man has pleaded guilty to two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor after admitting he had sex with a 13-year-old girl on two occasions.
The guilty pleas were entered mid-trial on Wednesday, two days after proceedings began, following an unsuccessful attempt by the defence to exclude the man’s confession to investigators.
Prosecutors said the accused contacted the girl via social media in early 2022 and continued communicating with her after learning her age. The first incident occurred in April 2022 in bushes near the girl’s home, with a second incident reported in July.
The abuse was reported to authorities in November 2022, prompting criminal charges.
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Abuse reported in 2022 and only now going before the courts?
That is justice delayed.
Even though he admit guilt, jail hs rass good and plenty
Absolutely sickening!!! Come on now, let’s address these terrible rapes that seems to be issue with certain types of predatory males living amongst us.
These men should not only have their addresses made public to warn other parents about the dangers to their daughters, but also when caught medically castrate them as well.
The rape of children must be highlighted and addressed immediately by the relevant authorities.
@Joan, that only means the cases should have been dismissed for violation of the defendant’s rights to a fair/speedy trial.
Brixtonian, some years ago there was talk about letting the public know who these rapists were in your area so you could protect yourself from them, but I do not think it was implemented. You know everything here is just lip service. Full time for it to happen. That’s something positive this Administration could do
Publish the name of the man and then the name of the victim becomes known……
While I do think it’s a good idea to call these men out, we also have to look at the broader picture here. Do we also out a victim and families just to satisfy our own curiosity?
Instead, how about we teach our children the dangers of social media and how to use it safely and responsibly?
@My Way Of Helping, you’re helping no one with that sick comment; you’re a pedophile supporter is what it’s giving.
@Diagusted! All humans must be treated equally under the law and their constitutional and human rights respected. Even those who turn out to be guilty. When communicating with me, remember my strong belief in fairness, even in cases where no one else can control their emotions to be fair.
His picture should be boldly posted, now all these young girls reported missing, only to turn up a few days after, must now come into question. We have a bunch of dirty bastard out there that need to be exposed, and parents if you see your kid with a phone which you didn’t purchased, that’s a strike, plus as parent you should be able to monitor what’s taking place on your children’s devices.
A rapi.t societyold scumbags love to lure youngsters, even with the consent for 2 dollars from they’re family members.
Go stable or other smelling fish places..M.F
Wanda cudda corruption affects all walks of life in Antigua and Barbuda
Nothing but lip service from this Government
Let’s hope they jail him for life. The victim will never recover from this incident. I don’t see why the perpetrator should ever be set free.
I will also send a message to the others out there.
Name of DEFENSE ATTORNEY????
This is what the UPP and its Spokesperson IAN MAGIC HUGHES should speak out on. Instead he runs to Dave Lester Payne show to badmouth Pringle.
The evil and callous response by @Spent Force just beggars belief.
This just isn’t the time for political backbiting when a 13-year-old has been raped by an adult who should know better (which also, is going to leave this poor little girl traumatised for the rest of her life).
Pick your battles appropriately you ignoramus!
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