ONE MONTH after he appeared in court to answer to charges of sexual misconduct, the THA Division of Health, Wellness and Social Protection has fired Hanif Benjamin as its director of social protection.

Benjamin, 47, a former head of the Children’s Authority, was granted $170,000 surety bail to cover two sex charges involving a minor when he appeared before Master Delicia Bethelmy in the San Fernando Masters Court on July 31.

He has been charged with engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child and sexual communication with the child. The alleged victim was a 15-year-old boy.