BY ROMINAH FAKA
The case against a 45-year-old man accused of decent act on a 13-year-old girl has been adjourned further for October.
This was after defence failed to turn up on Friday’s hearing, in which the accused was supposed to take his plea.
Court therefore adjourned the matter for October 22 for plea, court made instructions for the defence lawyer to prepare the accused for arraignment in next mention date.
The accused, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the alleged victim, is being charged with one count of indecent act.
The victim is a 13-year-old girl.
It was alleged on June 6 this year the victim went to a water pump they use to fetch water for shower and washing.
Later she went to the river to relieve herself and on her return the accused grabbed her and committed indecent acts on her, making her uncomfortable and feeling pain.
The accused suggested for them to have sexual intercourse. At that time the victim was full of fear and not able to shout or scream, prosecution alleged.
The quick-witted girl then lied to the accused, saying her sister was waiting for her at the water pump.
The accused then let her go and told her that he would give her $100 later.
On June 10 this year the matter was reported to police.
On June 21 the accused was charged with indecent act on a child under 15 and released on bail.
Herrick Lautalo appears for crown and PSO appears for defence.
