The Tribune

By PAVEL BAILEY

Tribune Court Reporter

pbailey@tribunemedia.net

A MAN faced court yesterday on a charge of incest against his sister.

The 45-year-old man, whose name is being withheld to protect the identity of the complainant, stood before Magistrate Samuel McKinney on a charge of incest.

It is alleged that the accused had unlawful sexual intercourse with his sister against her will on October 15.

Due to the gravity of the offence, the accused was not required to enter a plea in court.

He was informed that his matter would proceed to the Supreme Court by way of a voluntary bill of indictment (VBI).

As the magistrate lacked the jurisdiction to grant him bail, the accused was told of his right to apply for pre-trial release in the higher court.

Until bail is granted, the accused will be remanded to the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services.

The VBI is set for service on December 9.