RAPE accused Christopher Gangaram was yesterday freed by a jury’s unanimous verdict of not guilty at the Demerara Assizes.Presiding judge Madam Roxane George told the 22-year-old Gangaram: “You are free to go – the jury has found you not guilty.”
Gangaram, defended by Attorney-at-law Michael Somersall, had pleaded not guilty to a charge of having raped his cousin between March 1 and March 21, 2014 on the East Coast, Demerara.
The prosecution, in its closing address had asked the jury to return a verdict in accordance with the evidence led and the oath they had taken.
By their verdict, the jury either believed the story as told by the accused or they were in doubt.
Even as the accused was leaving the dock after being discharged, the judge thanked the jury for their services and wished them and all present a happy holiday season.