CourtLocal NewsNews MP’s rape case committed for trial before judge and jury by Fernella Wedderburn 07/09/2023 written by Fernella Wedderburn Updated by Sasha Mehter 07/09/2023 1 min read A+A- Reset Neil Rowe (left) in conversation with his attorneys Ralph Thorne SC (centre) and Michael Lashley SC outside the Oistins Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 755 Rape accused parliamentarian Neil Rowe is now set to face a judge and jury. On Thursday, Magistrate Deidre McKenna committed the accused, in the presence of his attorneys, to stand trial before the High Court on the charge that he had sexual intercourse with a woman on September 18, 2022, without her consent or was reckless as to whether she consented. The matter, which has been before the Oistins Magistrates’ Court for almost a year, is indictable and has to be heard in the High Court. When the magistrate asked Rowe whether he had anything to say before the matter was committed, he replied, “No, Ma’am”. Station Sergeant Wendell Greenidge served notice that “additional evidence will be served on the defence when we receive that at the trial”. Following that submission, Magistrate McKenna committed the case to the Continuous Criminal Assizes. You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians Rowe is represented by Ralph Thorne SC and Michael Lashley SC. Thorne commended the magistrate for her “administration” of the matter. Fernella Wedderburn You may also like Updated: Wanted man Zion Jackson in custody 18/02/2025 Update: Person of interest identified and charged 18/02/2025 Man remanded on firearm and ammunition charges 18/02/2025