Update: Pastor accused of luring woman into sexual assault trap twice gets $700k bail

Rasbert TurnerJournalist at Jamaica Star

September 30, 2026

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Update: Pastor accused of luring woman into sexual assault trap twice gets $700k bail

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A 45-year-old minister of religion accused of sexually assaulting a woman he allegedly lured with promises of employment has been granted $700,000 bail.

The clergyman is charged with grievous sexual assault, forcible detention with intent to commit sexual intercourse and forcible abduction.

He appeared before Parish Court Judge Genetta Smikle on Tuesday, September 29, when bail was granted with one surety.

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