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Jamaican man pleads not guilty to indecent assault; trespassing charges

-Said he was invited; placed on $55,000 Bail, $5000 cash component
Jamaican Man, charged with indecent assault and trespassing said he was invited to the home. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Peter Gray, a national of Jamaica, pleaded not guilty today, August 15, 2012, to charges brought against him by the crown for Indecent Assault and trespassing at the Magistrate’s Court.

The Court, presided over by Magistrate Richards , understood that on the July 12, 2012, Mr. Gray, allegedly unlawfully entered the premises of another in the vicinity of Sophie Bay, Tortola, and assaulted a young woman. 

Leslie-Ann Faulkner, prosecutor for the Crown, explained that during the day of July 12, 2012, the defendant allegedly visited the home of the Virtual Complainant (VC), unlawfully entered her home and assaulted her.

 In Ms. Faulkner’s report, she disclosed that at the time the VC was resting, she allegedly felt someone kissing her on her ear, but she paid it no mind, thinking that it was her boyfriend. The court understood that because the kissing on the VC’s ear continued, she turned around and realized it was not her boyfriend, causing her to jump and scream; the defendant then left the room. 

The report further indicated that the defendant allegedly came back into the room, held the VC’s feet and forced his head between her legs, forcing her to scream and struggle for help.

 The court heard that at that time, the defendant allegedly told the VC that ‘this is going to be between me and you.”

 In a summarized report coming from the VC, she told officers of the Royal Virgin Island Police Force, that she was unable to move, because of the force Mr. Gray had on her, while holding her down.

 The report from police officers also quoted Mr. Gray as stating that he was invited to the home, so he should not be charged with trespassing.

 It was stated that the defendant and the VC were friends before the incident.

 Mr. Gray who has been in the Virgin Islands for eight years and was represented by Stacy Able, was placed on a $55,000 bail with two sureties and is required to pay a $5000 cash component.

 He is also required to visit the East End Police Station every Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 6 am and 6pm, as well as hand over his travel documents to the authorities.

 The defendant is scheduled to appear before the Magistrate's Court again, on September 18, 2012.

22 Responses to “Jamaican man pleads not guilty to indecent assault; trespassing charges”

  • home boy (15/08/2012, 14:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    how can an island man get bail and natives cant?
  • A victim (15/08/2012, 14:31) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    No means NO! Men who pull this crap really need to be whipped. I had a friend, former friend, who did the same thing to me, except for he slid in naked next to me sleeping and proceeded to fondle and kiss me. I never called the police but I wish I had. he has apologized profusely but I am still traumatized by the experience. It is a form of rape and men cannot fathom how violated a woman can feel; and more so when it is a trusted friend committing the act. Unless you are invited to touch a woman, hands off!!!!!!!!! And, no, her being kind to you does not constitute an invitation!
  • The Law (15/08/2012, 14:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I thought Jamaicans dot B**, I guess he were searching for the hidden sweets….
  • ann (15/08/2012, 14:54) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    deeds dam JAMDOWN always in tis crap
    • hmmm (15/08/2012, 16:42) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      shut ur a$$ bout these 'JAMDOWN'....men of all country, nation and creed!!! NOT JUS JAMDOWN...stupid biase person!!!
      • question (15/08/2012, 23:34) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        dude how the hell you get in this indecent assault and trespassing abuse scandal?
  • patty (15/08/2012, 16:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    What about a restraining order to keep away from the victim?
  • Jamdown (15/08/2012, 17:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Raatid a b** c**t dat? Tek way him passport, himma no real blood **at jamdung!
  • qeen bee (15/08/2012, 22:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I aint neither judge nor magistrate and we do need to get all of these men troubling young children off our streets.
  • chappy (16/08/2012, 10:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    it seems like it is the culture of some of those down island country to be always doing this sinful act.
  • Hell no (16/08/2012, 10:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    This story ain't adding up!!! that girl does lie
    • Black Serian (16/08/2012, 19:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree the story does not make sense to me either kissing on ear and thought is was her boyfriend. Then jump up and scream, he left the room and came back. And he hold you down while between your legs. This story got holes how he got in the house why you ain't lock the bed room door why you did try to fight him off it just don't sound right. Seems to me he was invited and something went wrong between them. Women out they are selling they body and when things go wrong or men don't pay they want to involve police because them will be believed over the man. And this none sense is wrong
  • parna (16/08/2012, 10:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    When ppl invite u over to the house it's usually for sex. So she well know that the man wanted her.there's something more goin on here
    • Reading Is Fundamental (16/08/2012, 11:58) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      No where does it say she invited him over. Even if so, "usually" does not mean all the time. Obviously, this was not one of those times. I guess we'll see your name in here soon for the same charges. NO, means NO, invite over or not.
  • Well Well! (16/08/2012, 10:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    All ayo judging this woman could be lying..Can't wait to see how it plays how in court..I am not saying he is innocent but who knows this girl can have some good tricks up her sleeve and from knowing this girl she is not easy..Cheating on her man and going with marry man..He is innocent on proving guilty..Lets she how it plays out in court!!! I hope she ain't lying that wouldn't be good for her profession...
  • A victim (16/08/2012, 11:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Your comment sickens me. You men really need to get off your high horse thinking you all that, all women want your sex and that you can put your stick wherever you feel. Women are not sex objects. We are people with thoughts, feelings and emotions. We are often naturally trusting and friendly. Males and females can be friends despite what you, who is obviously a male chauvenist, may think. Perhaps you are one of the many, and far to prominant men who enjoys having several women and pretending to be faithful to each. Perhaps you are a player who thinks you can lie through your teeth, say a few nice words, earn a womans trust and work your way into an invite. But you are a stupid manchild if you believe being invited over is an invite for sex. And you are a sexual deviant if you force yourself onto a woman.
  • tell the truth (16/08/2012, 12:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    am sorry to say but the girlfriend was very very wrong 4 exposing her child to that kind of a person.
  • Lol hmm (16/08/2012, 20:18) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I don't see y these media sites does leave a blog area for things like this!!!!!! You guys r sickening! Ain't now he troubling ppl girl child,I wouldn't be surprised if he been troubling. His woman 3 girl children cause as far as I know her older girls can't stand him and their mom knows that and there has to be a reason why they don't like him!!! OAN: the media is only goin off of a summarized statement so it's obvious that everything ain't been said!!! So whether the young lady lying or not ayu ain't tha magistrate so jus wait to see what happens from on here judging! Shox man
    • to: lol hmm (16/08/2012, 23:38) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      well since you knew that why the hick you aint report it to social worker or the police???? you just a hot sandal
    • jus conscern (17/08/2012, 01:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      dis aint about his woman daughters fool asked the boney ass teacher. you all know too much haters, am sick and fedup of you all


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