Well known transgender personality , Otis Pearson , popularly known as “Otisha” , on Friday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer to a rape charge

The court heard that on December 24,2017 at Station Street Kitty , Pearson engaged in  sexual activity with a child under the age of 16.

Pearson , who resides at Lot 61, Station Street, Kitty was not required to plead to the charge .

The prosecution  had to objection to bail under the condition that the defendant lodge his passport to the court and that he reports every Friday to the Brickdam Police Station .

Bail was granted by Magistrate Leron Daly in the sum of $300,000. The matter was adjourned to  July 19,2018 when it will be called before the Chief Magistrate .

In March this year , Pearson was arrested  after accusations were levelled against him as regards to him having sexual relations with underage boys.

The police indicated that the Child Care and Protection Agency (CC&PA) was assisting with the probe and a file was compiled and sent to the DPP Chambers for legal advice.

Reports are that back in February , the CC&PA closed its investigation into the alleged misconduct by Pearson, who was very vocal on social media and a television newscast that he “has a young for every day of the week.”