A man was yesterday found guilty of raping an 11-year-old girl but his sentencing has been deferred to facilitate the presentation of a probation report.
Anthony Braithwaite, called “Poke Toe,” was convicted on a charge that he had carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 15 on July 26th, 2007.
The jury’s verdict was unanimous.
The trial was held in-camera before Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry, at the High Court, in Georgetown.
November 6th has been set for presentation of the probation report and sentencing.
In his defence, Braithwaite opted to give unsworn testimony from the prisoner’s dock. Braithwaite was represented by attorney Raymond Ali.
The state’s case was led by prosecutor Stacy Goodings, in association with state attorneys Michael Shahoud and Siand Dhurjan. Eight state witnesses were called to the stand during the trial.
