Prison rape case dismissed

-as prosecution fails to file statements within 45 days

NEW Amsterdam Magistrate Sherdel Marcus-Isaacs dismissed a charge of rape against Krishendat Seeram after the prosecution failed to file statements within 45 days, as required under the Sexual Offences Act.Seeram, a remanded prisoner, allegedly raped a fellow inmate on June 25 last.
The alleged 40-year-old victim of the Amerindian Reservation of Orealla, had been remanded following a charge of attempted rape, when the incident occurred behind the walls of the New Amsterdam prison.
Police Sergeant Godfrey Playter, prosecuting, said the defendant of Lot 341 Yakusari North, Black Bush Polder, on June 25 last engaged in sexual penetration with the alleged victim without his consent.
According to reports, the complainant had reported to wardens of the dastardly act, after feeling much discomfort.
The report was made a day after, as the complainant was ashamed to reveal the incident.
On June 25, the men were in the cell when another prisoner “viced” the older man, while the defendant, who is also facing a charge of robbery under arms, allegedly removed his pants and committed the act.
The victim was taken to the New Amsterdam hospital, where a medical practitioner had confirmed that he was sexually violated.

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