BY ROMINAH FAKA
A man accused of rape in 2022 has told court on the day he was supposed to take his plea that he will be getting a new lawyer.
The case will return to court on November 14 for mention.
Prosecution updated court on Tuesday this week that the information was filed on August 27 this year and that the hearing was for the accused to take his plea.
However, the accused told court that he will be getting a new lawyer.
The accused did not know the name of the new lawyer, nor that of the law firm his new lawyer works for.
Court therefore made directions for the accused to update the court on the next mention date.
Also, for defence to obtain instructions from the accused for arraignment on November 14.
The accused was charged with rape and the matter was committed from the Magistrate Court to High Court.
Prosecution alleged on November 21, 2022 at Tanuli road, Kukum area the accused had sexual intercourse with the complainant without her consent.
It was alleged the victim did not gave her consent to the accused however, he took advantage of the victim by being reckless as to lack of consent and had sexual intercourse with her.
Public Prosecution Office appear for crown and of Public Solicitor Office appear for the accused.
