Corentyne labourer acquitted of rape

(Kaieteur News) – A 22-year-old Corentyne man walked, he was acquitted at the Berbice High Court on Thursday after a 12-member found him not guilty of a charge of rape.

Appearing before Justice Peter Hugh on Wednesday was Winston Browne, also called ‘Monkey Palm’, a labourer of Liverpool Village, Corentyne. He was charged for rape, contrary to Section 33 of the Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03.

It was alleged that on 2nd November, 2021, he engaged in sexual penetration with a girl without her consent. He was released on his own recognizance. Leading the prosecution on behalf of the state was Nelissa Peterkin, who called six witnesses, mainly police officers. As the indictment was read before the court on Wednesday, a fairly composed Browne promptly pleaded not guilty. He was represented by attorney Kevin Morgan.