162 cases are expected to be heard at the High Court as the second Demerara Criminal Assizes opened yesterday.
Among the cases listed to be heard during the assizes are that of former Guyana Teachers’ Union President Colwyn King who is charged with carnally knowing a girl between 15 and 16.
This case is scheduled to be heard by Justice Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
Meanwhile, the case against former leader of the Justice for All Party, Chandra Narine (CN) Sharma is expected to be heard before Justice Jo-Ann Barlow. Sharma was charged with five counts of carnal knowledge and 1 count of indecent assault on a female.
Additionally, Justice Barlow is expected to preside over the case of Colin Jones, Randy Mars, David Anthony Watson and Basil Morgan, all of whom were charged with committing arson on the Ministry of Health back in 2009.
The retrial of Jevon Wharton and Charles Cush who were charged with the 2007 murder and sexual assault of 9-year old Mocha resident Sade Stoby is also scheduled to be heard.