APNU+AFC Member of Parliament David Patterson appeared at Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Senior Magistrate Leron Daly to answer to three charges including exposure of his genitals and was placed on $70,000 bail.
He was charged with exposure of his genitals, contrary to Section 28 2 (a) of the Sexual Offences Act Chapter 8:03; using obscene language contrary to Section 141 (b) of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act Chapter 8:02; and provoking a breach of the peace, contrary to Section 141 (a) of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act Chapter 8:02.
It is alleged that on July16, at 87 Seaforth Street, Section A, Campbellville, Georgetown, Patterson exposed his genitals to Ramroop Odit.
It is also alleged that on the same date, and at the same location, Patterson used obscene language to Odit in breach of the peace.
It is further alleged that Patterson, on the same date, and at the same location, intentionally tried to provoke Odit, by causing him distress.
The court heard that the police have completed their investigations and as such the defendant was granted permission to leave the jurisdiction whether it be for professional or other purposes.
The prosecutor had no objection to bail.
Patterson, who was represented by attorney Nigel Hughes, denied the charges and was placed on $50,000 bail on the charge of exposure of his genitals and $10,000 bail for each of the other charges.
He is expected to make his next court appearance on September 11.
On Wednesday, July 26, Patterson who was wanted by the police for questioning in relation to an allegation of the exposure of his genitals, surrendered to the police in the company of his attorney and was placed on $200,000 station bail.
