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Kwakwani man remanded over carnal knowledge

A twenty-three-year-old man who allegedly had carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of 15 years was remanded to prison yesterday when he appeared before Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court.
Anthony Melville of Kwakwani Waterfront was not required to plead to the indictable charge.
Melville’s lawyer applied for bail on his behalf on the grounds that the Kwakwani Magistrate’s Court has sittings once every two months which meant that his client could be incarcerated for a while until his court date.

However, the prosecution objected to the bail request stating that Melville was a regular visitor to the young girl’s home and after he had committed the act he allegedly threatened to kill her.
Magistrate Robertson-Ogle then ordered that Melville be remanded to prison and that he appear again in court on October 17.

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17 Responses to “Kwakwani man remanded over carnal knowledge”

Gerry
on October 8th, 2008 9:21 am

GOOD. KEEP HIM IN JAIL FOR A LONG TIME.

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MACK
on October 8th, 2008 9:49 am

I hope this magistrate put this man away for a long time. Men in Guyana must understand that children are not to be abused.

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Lizzy
In reply to the above comment on October 8th, 2008 10:59 am:
MEN ALL OVER THE WORLD NEED TO STOP PREYING ON YOUNG CHILDREN AND PARENTS ESPECIALLY MOTHERS NEED TO POLICE AND EDUCATE THEIR CHILDREN MORE EFFECTIVELY TO PREVENT SUCH ABUSES FROM OCCURING. THE STATE CAN ALSO DO MORE TO PROTECT CHILDREN BY ENACTING LEGISLATION THAT WILL PAVE THE WAY FOR HARSHER SENTENCES FOR PAEDOPHILES.

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StoneP
In reply to the above comment on October 8th, 2008 2:19 pm:
Women do abuse children also…though those are less reported by young men!
Anyone preying on young children should be sent to jail!
Arnold
on October 8th, 2008 12:55 pm

When all is said and done he would receive 12 years, and I am thinking of 20 cat-nine…..

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quibian
on October 8th, 2008 1:18 pm

still another one! when will these guys learn?

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Marlon Rajijah
on October 8th, 2008 4:37 pm

Children are not to be abused! Should anyone be abused? When is abusing someone acceptable? Abuse of any person regardless of age, gender or ethnicity should be condemned. We ought not to condemn one and overlook the other. This gives the wrong impression. It seems we have grown to be a society in which we hold each other with so much contempt that we do not think twice or too long to do outrageous things to each other. I read the national newspapers each day and am disgusted by what we do to each other, most often for trifling issues. Life seems not to be awarded any value these days.

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berry
on October 8th, 2008 4:48 pm

SO MANY SICK PERVERTS ARE IN THE SOCIETY AND EVEN VISIT OUR HOMES. WHAT CAN WE DO BUT TELL OUR YOUNG CHILDREN WHAT TO DO WHEN FACED WITH A SITUATION SUCH AS THIS. IT MAKES ME SAD TO READ NEWS LIKE THIS WHEN AN INNOCENT CHILD HAVE TO GO THROUGH SOMETHING SO TRUMATIC . I HOPE THE FAMILY OF THE CHILD GET HER COUNCELLING .

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tomjones
on October 8th, 2008 9:30 pm

My God, I think some sort of punishment should be in force to deal with such
people, this is real bad.

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Buxton Spice
on October 9th, 2008 2:22 am

Twelve strokes with the CAT! Six upon starting his sentence and six when released.The first six strokes should cause him to reflect on his depraved attitude and the last six when leaving is to remind him not to become a repeat offender. The judge should also sentence him to the equivalent of the victim’s age.

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bbuckman
on October 9th, 2008 7:50 am

my friend who is a docotor in guyana,say sexual abuse in guyana is a common place.many of the parents refuse to press chrges ,claiming it embarassing .

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sundayschool teacher
on October 9th, 2008 8:31 pm

once againe another black brother in jail for nonsence , he is old enought to right from wrong, the young men of thday need to leave the young girls alone let them enjoyed they youth , how much trama the child have to go throught now , because he could not keep his private private , let him staye in jail . and be punisheed too for it .

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Caesar
on October 11th, 2008 9:00 pm

Incredibly stupid.In a rush to the prison.

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warlard 187
on October 13th, 2008 9:56 am

Wat dis got to do with black and brother. We r all guyanese colour should not been a factor. And its not nonsence if he do it he should pay for it . Stop with the lable please . S.n wats going on.

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warlard 187
on October 13th, 2008 10:00 am

Sunday school teacher please stop labeling people I was lock up in gt once. all race there in jail. S/n and u bump wat I say ?

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warlard 187
on October 13th, 2008 10:06 am

I hate wen people bring race in these type of things and think because of race one goes to jail. No its not true . !”Another brother in jail” he put him self there.

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Pretty People
on October 13th, 2008 12:11 pm

The Public always seems to come down on young men when it seems that the broke the law. Especially in a case if carnal knowledge of a minor. Its not all their fault. Take a second look at the young women of today’s society. Even in uniform it’s hard to tell their age , because of their attitude and code of dress, Then after all is done, the parents cry rape, More investigation is usually needed before these cases should be brought to court.

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