“I HAVE nothing to say, and may God bless those who are against me,” were the words of the former Director of Prisons, Mr Welton Trotz, to reporters during his first court appearance last Thursday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.Charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a female prison officer, Trotz was released on $100,000 bail after pleading not guilty before City Magistrate Fabayo Azore in a matter heard in camera.

His case, transferred before Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, was called yesterday, but was adjourned until November 18, since investigations into the matter are still ongoing.

A junior female rank has alleged that Trotz had made sexual advances to her sometime before the May 11 General and Regional elections.

The junior rank told her husband about Trotz’s advances, and those were subsequently reported to the police.
An investigation was launched by the police, and the file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecution, who advised that Trotz be charged for sexual assault of the woman.
Public Security Minister Khemraj Ramjattan has reportedly relieved Trotz of his position as Director of Prisons.