Dexter Philadelphia, called “Dexter Clarke”, and Rayle, 51, a contractor of Number 51 Village, Corentyne Berbice, were on Tuesday committed to stand trial for the rape of a 12-year-old girl.
Dexter, who appeared at the Berbice High Court before Justice Deborah Kumar, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The court heard that on August 6th, 2016, while in Region Six, Dexter engaged in sexual penetration with a 12-year-old child.
State Prosecutor Marisa Edwards indicated she will call seven witnesses, including three police officers, one doctor, and three others, to testify in the case.
Subsequently, a 12-member jury was empanelled, paving the way for the commencement of the trial on February 9th, 2026.
The jury is expected to consider the evidence and decide whether or not the accused is guilty or not guilty.
Dexter is being represented by Attorney-at-law Kevin Morgan from the Guyana Legal Aid Clinic.
