Gov’t appeals $6.5M compensation ruling for tortured teen

The tortured boy (second from left) as he was taken to the hospital in 2009 (Stabroek News file photo)

The government last week appealed the $6.5 million compensation ruling in favour of the teen whose genitals were burnt while in police custody, amidst accusations from defence attorney Khemraj Ramjattan that all the stops are being pulled to avoid paying up.

Ramjattan yesterday confirmed in a brief telephone interview that the appeal was filed about “four or five days ago,”