Different outcomes for two raped teenagers

While one family is satisfied that a known offender has been placed before the courts in relation to the rape of their 14-year-old relative, another is grieving because the man accused of raping their 16-year-old remains free and continues to taunt the child.

On April 15, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped in her home town of Tuschen by a 62-year-old shopkeeper, also from Tuschen.

Reports reaching Stabroek News were that on the day in question, the man was seen by neighbours some distance away committing a sexual act with the child in his backyard.

This newspaper was yesterday informed that the matter is currently before the Magistrates Court and on September 10, the man was remanded for two weeks. When he reappeared,