There was a story on social media this week about an employee attached to the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs who is based in Region 9. He was accused of raping a fourteen-year-old girl. Details on social media influencer Melly Mel’s Facebook page, were that the accused invited the fourteen-year-old girl, her sister, and her mother to help him during a party he was hosting on Old Year’s Night. It was alleged that he raped the fourteen-year-old in front of her sister. It was also alleged that the man is a serial rapist who has raped several underaged girls. The man was apparently arrested but the issue was quickly settled, and the mother of the child received a hundred and fifty thousand dollars. There were voice notes from relatives discussing the matter including one of the aunts of the accused who revealed that he has been engaging in the act of rape for some time. The fact that the accused aunt was moved to speak about the crimes of her nephew is commendable for there are many instances where family members protect the rapists in their family; therefore, enabling rape culture.
