Corentyne man committed to stand trial for rape of male child

A man from Corentyne has been ordered to stand trial for allegedly raping a male child

On Monday, Sanjay Peters, 29, from 127 Williamsburg Corentyne, appeared before Justice Sandil Kissoon at the Berbice High Court.

During the proceedings, the charge of rape was presented to Peters. It is alleged that he engaged in sexual penetration with the young boy on two occasions, July 2018, and August 2018, while in Berbice.

Peters, who has lawyer Kevin Morgan representing him, pleaded not guilty to the allegations.

A jury of twelve members has been selected for the trial, which is set to begin on Thursday, December 4.

Throughout the trial, testimony is anticipated from two police officers and four civilian witnesses. The jury will hear from those individuals before a verdict is delivered on the accused man’s guilt or innocence.

Cicela Corbin is representing the state.