Numerous sexual offences cases set for trial in July
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The month of July will see several sexual offences cases being called in the High Court for trial.
Yesterday, many men were arraigned and told the court that they did not commit the sexual offences that they are charged with.
One man, represented by Attorney Leon Chaku Symister told High Court Judge Colin Williams that he did not have sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old as the indictment claims.
His trial was set for July 5.
Also, on that day, another individual will appear for trial after he pleaded not guilty to two counts of indecent assault and one count of serious indecency.
It was impressive
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The stage was set for a big outing. Seemed, the United Progressive Party (UPP) was ready and
rarin’ to present its thoughts on where we ought to be headed in this Covid-19 period. The prevailing sentiment – one even shared by supporters of the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) – is that this administration has left Antiguans and Barbudans, the most vulnerable among us, to twist and be buffeted by the dreadful Covid winds. No relief. No Stimulus. No meaningful intercession on behalf of the poor in any number of areas.
Nada! So, as you can imagine, we were all waiting with bated breaths on the first-of-its-kind virtual public meeting, to hear a critique of this administration’s handling of the crisis, and plans for how the UPP could mitigate its dreadful effects on the lives and livelihoods of so many Antiguans and Barbudans.