CARNAL knowledge accused Steve Alert, in an unsworn statement at the Berbice Assizes, denied being aware of the incident which led to him being charged.
Following the close of the case for the prosecution, he opted to remain in the dock and give his evidence to Justice James Bovell- Drakes and the mixed jury.
Unrepresented by counsel, Alert declared:”I don’t know anything about the incident that happen. I told Corporal Frank I don’t know about the incident that happen. Sir, I never had sex with the girl.”
The prosecution, led by State Counsel Rhondel Weaver, alleged that, on March 2, 2009, the virtual complainant was doing homework when the accused sent her for a sheet and pillow.
But whilst retrieving the items from a bedroom, the accused came from behind, placed his hands around her waist and threw her on a bed, raised her dress, pulled aside her underwear, pushed his penis into her vagina and proceeded to have sexual intercourse with the then 14-year-old.
The alleged victim was taken to the Number 51 Police Station, where a report was made and, subsequently, to Skeldon Hospital where she was medically examined.
The trial continues on Wednesday, September 12.