Whiteman faces rape charge

He denied any wrongdoing when the charge sheet was read to him. The prosecutor, Sergeant 3217 E. Camara, told the court that he understood that the charge before the court is a bailable offence, which is equally granted under Section 24 of the 1997 Constitution. “By virtue of the 1997 Constitution, the accused enjoys fundamental right and presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and also under Section 123 General Entitlement of bail. However, we are vehemently objecting to bail of the accused person. Your Worship, if he is granted bail, he will interfere with the prosecution’s witnesses,” he submitted. He further told the court that the investigation is still ongoing, and most importantly, the accused, when granted bail, will jump bail. Defence Counsel Dayo, in his reply, argued that the offence the accused is charged with is bailable. “Your Worship, I believe the investigation is completed and this is why the prosecution charged the accused and brought him to court,” he submitted. However, the magistrate denied bail to the accused, and stated that the bail application will be considered on the adjourned date.   The case was adjourned till 6 May 2026, for hearing.                 

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Apr 30, 2026 - 15:18
Whiteman faces rape charge

He denied any wrongdoing when the charge sheet was read to him.

The prosecutor, Sergeant 3217 E. Camara, told the court that he understood that the charge before the court is a bailable offence, which is equally granted under Section 24 of the 1997 Constitution.

“By virtue of the 1997 Constitution, the accused enjoys fundamental right and presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and also under Section 123 General Entitlement of bail. However, we are vehemently objecting to bail of the accused person. Your Worship, if he is granted bail, he will interfere with the prosecution’s witnesses,” he submitted.

He further told the court that the investigation is still ongoing, and most importantly, the accused, when granted bail, will jump bail.

Defence Counsel Dayo, in his reply, argued that the offence the accused is charged with is bailable. “Your Worship, I believe the investigation is completed and this is why the prosecution charged the accused and brought him to court,” he submitted.

However, the magistrate denied bail to the accused, and stated that the bail application will be considered on the adjourned date.  

The case was adjourned till 6 May 2026, for hearing.                 

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