Former radio show host, Nikosi Bruce, popularly known as ‘Feteing King’ yesterday appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus charged with rape.
He was not required to plead to the indictable charge and was placed on $150,000 bail.
It was alleged that in March 21, 2020, the accused and the virtual complainant (VC) along with his two female friends were at an event on David Street, Kitty, Georgetown, consuming alcohol after which the VC along with one of the female friends returned to the accused’s home in National Avenue, South Ruimveldt Gardens, Georgetown, where she waited for a taxi to take her home.
The VC told investigators in a written statement that when the taxi arrived about 10 minutes later, she got up to leave and while at the door strapping on her sandals Bruce approached her, unzipped his pants, and allegedly raped her while his female friend was in the kitchen.
Afraid and ashamed at what occurred, she proceeded home without telling anyone.
She further stated that on August 1, 2020, she and the female friend went to a popular cafe in Georgetown where they spoke and the female friend told her that Bruce had also abused her during their relationship.
On August 3, 2020, the VC returned to the cafe where she met Bruce and the female friend since both she and the friend had planned to confront him.
During the confrontation Bruce denied the allegations and said that the VC had consented to the act.
On Wednesday November 16, 2022, the virtual complainant went to the Ruimveldt Police station and reported the matter after which she was escorted by police to the scene of the alleged incident (Bruce’s home). However, no one was there at the time.
They subsequently revisited the scene where Bruce was identified by the VC and arrested and taken into custody.
The case has been adjourned to December 12, 2023.
