Stepfather, stepdaughter rape trial
JUSTICE James Bovell-Drakes yesterday turned down a defence request to entertain statements that could be used to contradict the victim and declared that the defence no-case submission stood overruled.

As a consequence of the judge’s ruling, the hearing was adjourned to Monday when the case for the defence will begin.

Patrick Narine, accused of having carnal knowledge of his step daughter when she was only 7 years old will be called upon for a defence when the hearing resumes on Monday.

It is understood that two witnesses who were not called by Prosecutor Miss Prithima Kissoon will be made available to the defence.

Defence Counsel Mr. Roger Yearwood will make his decision on Monday.