Court releases man accused of sex with 10-year-old

Read storyA court has suspended its case against a man accused of sexual assault of a 10-year-old girl because of the length of time it has taken for his trial to proceed.

The man was arraigned on March 30, 2005. He did not receive bail as he has no legal status in the country.

Supreme Court Justice Jon Isaacs said: “I am satisfied that the applicant’s right to have a fair trial within a reasonable time has been infringed when regard is had to the penalty that may be imposed."

If convicted, the man would have face seven years in jail, the maximum sentence; four if he did not break prison rules.

Full Story in The Nassau Guardian here