RANDOLPH Williams called ‘Travis’, a 27-year-old bartender of Cotton Field, Essequibo Coast, who was charged with ‘Rape of a child under 16 years’, contrary to section 10(3) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03, appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday where the case was heard before Magistrate Esther Sam.

Williams is accused of committing the act on a child from the Essequibo Coast on May 21, 2023.

All statements and documents were tendered and marked as exhibits during yesterday’s hearing. Magistrate Esther Sam ruled that, based on the statements and exhibits tendered before the Court, there is enough to commit the accused to stand trial at the next practicable session at the Suddie Supreme Criminal Court. Bail was granted in the amount of $150,000.