By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Court Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A 23-YEAR-OLD man was sent to prison after being accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl last week.
Cecil Smith faced Magistrate Shaka Serville on a charge of unlawful sexual intercourse.
The alleged incident with the minor is said to have taken place on December 19 in New Providence.
Due to this charge being an indictable offence, Smith was not required to enter a plea in court. He was told that his matter would be fast tracked to the Supreme Court by a voluntary bill of indictment (VBI)
The magistrate lacked the jurisdiction to grant bail, however Smith can apply for it in the higher court. He was sent to prison until then.
Smith’s VBI is due for service on March 31, 2023.
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