Twenty-three-year-old Triston Telford who had been facing trial for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl back in 2018 has been acquitted of the charge.
Following deliberations, the jury yesterday afternoon returned a verdict of not guilty.
The allegation against Telford, who was 21 years old at the time, was that between December 1st and December 31st, 2018, in Georgetown, he engaged in sexual activity with the child.
Following the announcement of the jury’s verdict, Justice Navindra Singh who presided over the trial, informed Telford that he was free to go.
Telford was represented by defence attorney George Thomas.
Meanwhile, the State’s case was led by Prosecutor Nafeeza Baig.
The trial proceedings were held in-camera at the Sexual Offences Court of the High Court in Demerara.
