Ex-Children's Authority head granted bail on sex charges against minor
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July 31, 2025Laurel V Williams
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HANIF BENJAMIN, a former head of the Children’s Authority, has been granted $170,000 surety bail to cover two sex charges involving a minor.
Benjamin, a clinical and forensic traumatologist and clinical therapist, appeared before Master Delicia Bethelmy in the San Fernando Masters Court on July 31.
He was charged with engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and sexual communication with the child. The virtual complainant is a 15-year-old boy.
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