A TOSHAO who is accused of raping and impregnating his 10-year-old daughter was remanded to prison yesterday by Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry. 

Stanley Sam of Smith’s Creek, Morawhanna, Barima River, was not required to plead to two counts of rape committed on the minor.
The matter was dealt with in camera (out of public view) and transferred to the Mabaruma Court for report and fixtures on May 19.
According to reports, the girl who lives at Smith’s Creek, Morawhanna, Barima River, was taken to the Mabaruma Hospital because she was unwell.
Medical inspections indicated that the child was sexually active and “it wasn’t a one-time act” and it was revealed also that the child is four months pregnant.
The unrepresented man will remain incarcerated until his next court date, while the child is in protective custody. (Geeta Rampersaud)