–court hears

A 24-year-old teacher, who allegedly told one of his students to pay him $10,000 if she wanted to pass her exams, was yesterday remanded to prison until July 4.

Rohan Bishop appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday to answer the charge of demanding money with menace.

It is alleged that on June 8 at Georgetown, Bishop of 117 Meadow Brook Gardens, with menace, demanded the sum of $10,000 from a student in order for her to pass her examinations.

Bishop pleaded not guilty to the charge when it was read to him by the Acting Chief Magistrate.

The virtual complainant who is a minor explained that she had failed two subjects taught by Bishop and had been told by him that she had to pay the sum of $10,000 if she wished to pass the subjects.

Police Corporal Munilall Seetaram objected to bail on the grounds that there is a likelihood the defendant may interfere with the  witness and may not return to court for the trial.

The matter was called to the bench and a lengthy discussion ensued.

Bishop was subsequently remanded to prison and the prosecution requested that the file be sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice.