Trial opens for Berbice pensioner accused of rape of child

(Kaieteur News) – The trial of an elderly man of New Amsterdam, Berbice who has been accused of engaging in sexual activities with a child got underway at the Berbice High Court on Monday.

Appearing before Justice Peter Hugh was Neil Fredericks, 65, of Philadelphia Street, New Amsterdam, who is indicted on two counts of child-related sexual engagement.

For the first count of sexual activity with a child under 16 years, contrary to Section 11 (B) of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03, it is alleged that between the first day of March, 2020, and the thirty first day of October, 2021 in the county of Berbice, Fredericks engaged in sexual activities with a child who was between the ages of 10 and 11.