Latest update January 18th, 2025 7:00 AM
Hire car driver charged with rape of schoolgirl, 15
– placed on $175,000 bail
Kester David
Hire car driver Kester David, 29, of Heathburn, East Bank Berbice was yesterday placed on $175,000 bail by Magistrate Shurdel Isaacs Marcus when he appeared before her at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court on a charge of rape.
The man is charged with raping a 15-year-old school girl. The incident allegedly occurred on March 27 at Belle Vue, East Bank Berbice.
According to information, the man would usually transport the girl and her family from their East Bank Berbice residence to work and school on a daily basis.
The matter was reported to the relevant authorities by an elder of the home after the girl had related what had occurred. The victim was taken to the hospital for a medical examination which proved that she had been sexually assaulted. David was arrested and charged. He was subsequently placed on bail and a file prepared and sent to the DPP for advice. It was advice that he be charged.
Attorney at law Michael Baird, who appeared for David, in his bail application told the court that his client is not a flight risk. He is married and is the father of an 18-month-old child.
Police Prosecutor Godfrey Playter did not object to bail but asked that it be substantial, and that the accused be ordered to stay at a court-ordered distance from the victim. The accused is also required to visit the Central Police station at once every fortnight
Additionally, Magistrate Isaacs Marcus ordered for the victim to receive counselling and told the accused to return to court on July 18.
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