The son of a leading St Vincent pastor pleaded not guilty to a charge of indecent assault when he appeared at the Family Court today on (Thursday May 11).
It is widely reported that the child (a 13 year old girl) is alleged to have performed oral sex on the accused during a Sunday morning worship service last Sunday, May 7.
According to St Vincent laws, an individual convicted of such an act can face a maximum of five-year imprisonment.
The accused, a man in his early 40’s will re-appear in court on September 18, 2023.