COLIN Bess who is on trial at the Demerara Assizes before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow and a mixed jury for raping a 12-year-old boy will know his fate today.This morning Justice Barlow will sum up the case to the jury after which she will hand over the case to them for their consideration and verdict.
The accused is alleged to have committed the offence on April 2, 2013. Bess has pleaded not guilty and is conducting his own defence.
Prosecutrix Teshana Lake is conducting the case for the prosecution.