SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Shemar Joseph was ordered to post $100,000 bail, last Friday, when he faced an indictable rape charge at New Amsterdam Court in Berbice.
The teenager, of Timmers Dam, Mount Sinai, is alleged to have had penetrative sex with a 13-year-girl during the month of November 2012 and the virtual complainant is, currently, six months pregnant. Prior to granting the accused pre-trial liberty, Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo stipulated that he must remain at least 100 yards away from the girl until the determination of the case.
Meantime, he will make his next Court appearance on July 26. (Jeune Bailey Vankeric)