THE CASE INVOLVING a pastor who allegedly sexually assaulted his adopted daughter may not proceed much further as the complainant has indicated that she wishes to end the matter.
The pastor, who is of a Kingston 20 address, was reported to the police by the complainant earlier this year.
He is before the court on two counts of rape and one count of indecent assault charges. The acts were said to have been committed over a two-year period with the last act reportedly taking place last year.
When the matter came up for mention, the complainant said she was no longer interested in continuing with the case. She did not give a reason why she wanted the matter to be dropped. She was, however, told by the sitting Resident Magistrate to think about the matter.
The matter is set for mention on July 28.
Court files indicate that between 2002 and 2004, the pastor, who presides over a church in the Corporate Area, had sex with the complainant without her consent. He reportedly repeated the act in 2004 and also indecently assaulted her.
Arrest warrant issued
The complainant reported the matter to the police and following investigations a warrant was issued for his arrest.
He was reportedly taken into custody on Tuesday by his attorney, where he was arrested and charged.
He was brought before the court on the same day where the matter was mentioned. During the mention of the matter, he was granted bail in the sum of $100,000.
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