West Coast Berbice man gets 65 years for raping two minors

A West Coast Berbice man, Krishna Tulapersaud of Bath Settlement, West Coast Berbice was yesterday sentenced to a total of 65 years on two counts of rape.

After the jury came back with a guilty verdict on both counts of rape, yesterday afternoon, Justice Sandil Kissoon sentenced the man to 14 years on the first count, and then gave him 51 years on the second count. The sentences will run consecutively.

According to the case, the incidents occurred on more than one occasion.

He was represented by attorney at law, Charrandas Persaud.