Madam Theresa (not her real name) is worried about her daughter’s condition, calling for advanced medical check-up on victim’s genitals and anus. Since the incident, according to the victim’s mother, she (victim) gets constipation often, which is causing financial burden on the family. The victim is eighth grade student, according to her mother, she has requested for residence relocation over fear of stigmatization by community members. Tolbert was arrested on April 27, based on a complaint filed by the victim’s mother, along with a medical report, which established that the victim had been sexually abused. The Women and Children’s Protection Section (WCPS) of the Liberia National Police then charged suspect Tolbert with statutory rape.

Source: Front Page Africa May 02, 2018 05:14 UTC