An 18-year-old resident of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam) was granted bail of $300,000 on Tuesday after being charged with the rape of a child under 16 years old.
The charge against Nicolas Williams, stems from an alleged incident that occurred between September 1 and September 30, 2023, at Onderneeming Sand Pit. Williams appeared Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Anna Regina Magistrates’ Court.
During the proceedings, the Police prosecutor objected to bail, citing the severity of the offense. However, the court granted Williams’ bail on the condition that he does not interfere with the victim or her family.
The case has been adjourned to September 26.
Meanwhile, in separate a matter 35-year-old Desmond George, a resident of Charity Housing Scheme, Essequibo Coast, was also slapped with a rape charge.
It is alleged that the incident occurred on July 22, 2023, at Siriki Upper Pomeroon River, Essequibo Coast.
Charged: Nicolas Williams
The charge was laid under Section 3(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03. He appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Charity Magistrates’ Court, where the charge was formally read to him on Monday.
During the hearing, the Prosecutor objected to bail. However, the court eventually granted bail in the sum of $300,000. As a condition of his bail, George is required to report at the Charity Police Station on the last Friday of each month, starting this Friday pending the outcome of the matter.
The case has been adjourned to September 23.
