Man charged with rape

Kerwyn George appeared before Senior Magistrate Margaret Alert who read to him the charges which alleged that he had sexual intercourse with a girl who was 12-years-old.

The first charge alleged that on August 15, he had sex with the girl and the second charge claimed he assaulted the child last week Wednesday.

The court heard that the accused has no previous convictions or pending cases. Sgt Chanardath Jhilmit prosecuted. George was granted $150,000 bail to be approved by a Clerk of the Peace.

As a condition to the bail being granted, Magistrate Alert ordered George to not come within 100 feet of the victim at any time.

The case was adjourned to May 8.