An entertainer accused of sexually assaulting a woman is set to stand trial in the High Court in October after pleading not guilty to two criminal charges, according to Antigua.news.
The accused, whose identity cannot be published at this stage of the proceedings due to legal restrictions, faces charges of serious indecency and indecent assault. The alleged incident is said to have taken place on December 23, 2024.
As reported by Antigua.news, the complainant and a friend were approached by the entertainer and offered work at an event. The women accepted the offer and were subsequently picked up by the accused. However, instead of being taken to the event, prosecutors allege the accused drove them to his private residence.
Once there, the accused allegedly attempted to persuade both women to engage in sexual activity with him simultaneously. Prosecutors further allege that after the complainant rejected his advances, he kissed her and touched her private parts without her consent.
The entertainer was formally arraigned on June 8, entering a not guilty plea to both charges. He is represented by attorney Wendel Alexander.
The matter was committed to the High Court after prosecutors tendered WhatsApp messages and other evidence during the committal proceedings, as reported by Antigua.news.
Justice Ann Marie Smith is expected to preside over the trial, which is scheduled to begin on October 5.
The accused remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
