Monrovia- A visually impaired man accused of rape has been forwarded to court for prosecution following police investigation. Defendant Joseph Martin, 39, was formally charged with statutory rape on Tuesday, April 10, by the Monrovia City Court at the Temple of Justice in violation of Section 14.70 of the New Penal Law of the Republic of Liberia. The visually impaired man further stated that he sells in front of an entertainment center called the “Liberian Girl,” located in the 72nd Community, Samuel K. Doe Boulevard. On a Sunday (date not disclosed) around 10 p.m. while trying to park his goods, he saw this girl crying near his box. Family members of the visually impaired man wept bitterly over the fate of their relative, who stands the risks of conviction for up to 15 years if found guilty.

Source: Front Page Africa April 11, 2018 03:40 UTC