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Grave Concerns Raised Over Social Media Circulation of Accused Lawyer's Name

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The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) has expressed grave concern over the social media circulation of the name of a junior attorney who has accused a senior lawyer of sexual assault. The association condemned the publication and dissemination of the victim's name, image, and statement to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), which is now widely circulating online. The LATT highlighted the provisions of the Sexual Offences Act, which prohibits the identification of complainants in sexual offences matters, and emphasized the need to protect victims of sexual abuse from further trauma, stigma, and public scrutiny.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago (LATT) has expressed grave concern over the social media circulation of the name of a junior attorney who has accused a senior lawyer of sexual assault.
  • The association condemned the publication and dissemination of the victim's name, image, and statement to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), which is now widely circulating online.
  • Martin Anthony George, the accused lawyer, was granted TT$150,000 bail after he appeared in court on charges of grievous sexual assault and indecent assault.
  • The victim alleged she was assaulted at the Port of Spain offices of Martin George and Co, and the matter was adjourned to October 7 for a status hearing.
  • The LATT highlighted the provisions of the Sexual Offences Act, which prohibits the identification of complainants in sexual offences matters, and emphasized the need to protect victims of sexual abuse from further trauma, stigma, and public scrutiny.
  • The LATT called on the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) and the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the leak and hold accountable any individual responsible for this unlawful and unethical conduct.
  • Martin George, the accused lawyer, claimed to be innocent and motivated by a false allegation, citing his family's educational background and core values.

Statistics:

  • TT$150,000: The amount of bail granted to Martin Anthony George.
  • 58: The age of Martin Anthony George.
  • March 22: The alleged date of the sexual assault.
  • July 8: The date of Martin Anthony George's arrest.
  • October 7: The date adjourned for a status hearing.
  • 500 metres: The distance George is ordered to stay away from the victim.

Sources:

  • LATT (Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago)
  • Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS)
  • Police Service Commission (PSC) Appeals Tribunal
  • Trinidad Express newspaper (cited the LATT statement)
  • CrimeStoppers International for the entire Caribbean region

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