Rape accused suffers seizure, hearing postponed

A 33-year-old Michael Williams of Wismar, Linden, who allegedly sexually assaulted an eight-year-old, was scheduled to appear before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan; however, as he made his way to the court room, he suffered a seizure.

An officer attempted to revive the accused, but this proved futile and the man was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital. His hearing was postponed to a further

Michael  Williams
Michael Williams

date.

According to information reaching Guyana Times, the eight-year-old girl decided to speak out one day after school was dismissed.

She reportedly walked into the probation office a few days ago and confided in the probation officer, who took her to the hospital where doctors verified that she had indeed been sexually molested.

Family members also confirmed that the young child has been experiencing physical and sexual abuse.