A Corentyne resident who is accused of robbery and rape committed on a female resident of No 73 village is on trial for the offences in the Berbice High Court.
The man, Beesham Gopaul called ‘Thakoor’ 27, of No 72 Village, Corentyne, who is on trial before Justice Brassington Reynolds and a mixed jury in the Berbice High Court, is accused of committing the offences on June 24, 2008, at the virtual complainant’s home. He is being represented by attorney at law Carolyn Artiga.
When the matter was called yesterday a mixed jury was sworn in before the matter was adjourned to tomorrow. The case is being prosecuted by attorney at law Renita Singh.