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THE High Court discharged a Biche man after the state withdrew its rape indictment against him as DNA evidence excluded him as a contributor to samples taken from the crime scene.

Arnil Flemming, also known as “Stars” and “Stars Belly,” appeared before Justice Gail Gonzales and was expected to go on trial for rape, but he consented to having his DNA tested at the state's invitation.

Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Sabrina Dougdeen-Jaglal issued the formal discontinuance under Section 90 of the Constitution, citing the forensic results that cleared Flemming.