A 12-member jury has been empanelled to hear the trial of 29-year-old Sanjay Peters of Corentyne, Region Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) who is facing two indictments for the alleged rape of a minor. Peters was released into the custody of his mother after the jury was selected on Monday at the Berbice Assizes. The first indictment alleges that between July 1 and August 5, 2018, he raped a five-year-old boy, whom he knew to be a family member. The second indictment alleges that during the same period, he raped the same person, knowing that the victim was under the age of 15.
Attorney-at-Law Kevin Morgan is representing Peters, while State Prosecutor Cicela Corbin will lead the case for the prosecution. Justice Sandil Kissoon is presiding over the trial. The matter has been adjourned to December 4, when the prosecution is expected to call seven witnesses. Justice Kissoon has indicated that the trial is expected to be completed within one day.
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