…to enable prosecution to contact witnesses

PROSECUTRIX in the Mark Forde rape trial, Mrs. Teshana Lake, yesterday applied to Justice James Bovell-Drakes for an adjournment of the case to Friday in order that she might at least attempt to find her witnesses.Her request was granted with the hope that the witnesses would turn up tomorrow.

The accused Mark Forde, appearing in court immaculately dressed and represented by attorney-at-law, Mr. Adrian Thompson, pleaded not guilty to the charge laid against to the effect that on October 10, 2008, in the county of Demerara, he had carnal knowledge of a young woman without her consent. A mixed jury was consequently empanelled to try the matter.

The prosecutrix intends to call five witnesses to testify in this matter. Hearing is expected to continue tomorrow.