January 06, 2005
Bahamas Government Stonewalls Rape Allegations Against Cabinet Minister
Highly respected individuals and former members of the Bahamas law enforcement community are speaking out against the outrageous handling of the rape allegations against Bahamas Government Cabinet Minister Bradley Roberts.
The Tribune Newspaper reports:
Retired Police Officers Criticize Handling of MP Rape Allegations
Former senior police officers have expressed "serious disquiet" over the force's handling of rape allegations against Works Minister Bradley Roberts.
A group of retired policemen said procedures adopted by investigators were "unprecedented" and a cause for major concern.
They complained particularly about detectives conducting a meeting between Mr Roberts and his accuser, and said officers had waited far too long before following up the complaint.
In addition, they described yesterday's press conference by Commissioner Paul Farqhuarson in relation to the complaint as "unheard of" in the history of the force.
Posted by admin at January 6, 2005 12:28 PM