Rape accused, Ronaldo Persaud was, on Thursday, March 28, 2019, remanded to prison by Justice Jo-Ann Barlow after a 12-member jury remained hung in its verdict, even after further deliberations.

Persaud, 20 of, Rockstone, Essequibo River was on trial before Justice Barlow at the Sexual Offences Court of High Court, Georgetown for raping a 12-year-old girl between October 25 and 26, 2016, at 20 Miles Anarika, Essequibo River.

The defendant was represented by Attorney Ravindra Mohabir, while the state’s case was presented by Prosecutors Seeta Bishundial, Lisa Cave, and Sarah Martin.
The jury, after almost four hours of deliberation, was unable to reach a verdict. Persaud will be retried at the next practical sitting of the Demerara Assizes.

Persaud was not released on bail since he is currently serving a sentence for two break and enter and larceny charges along with the unlawful possession of firearm.