A Berbice man was yesterday placed on $150,000 bail for allegedly raping a minor sometime in August 2016.
The 43-year-old carpenter, who was represented by Attorney-at-Law Chandra Sohan, appeared at the Albion Magistrate’s Court, where he was charged with the rape of a child under sixteen years old. He was not required to plead to the indictable charge, however, he was placed on $150,000 bail by Magistrate Marisa Mittelholzer.
He will return to court on July 14.
The mother of the child questioned why the man was granted bail, stating that her child would be fearful.
