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BREAKING: Jury dismissed in Cornish rape trial

The jury has been dismissed in the case of North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who is accused of rape, assault and death threats.

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Mistrial declared for rape case against North Abaco MP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A mistrial has been declared in the rape case against  North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish. The jury was dismissed after it was reportedly revealed that one of the had close ties with the Leader of the Opposition. This paves the way for new trial and comes  one day after the ex-  girlfriend of [...]

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North Abaco MP's Former Girlfriend Testifies in Rape Trial

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish allegedly spat in a woman's face after he allegedly raped her last year.

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Ex-girlfriend takes stand in rape case against North Abaco MP

NASSAU, BAHAMAS-  The alleged ex-girlfriend of sitting MP Kirk Cornish testified in the rape case against that he "pried her legs open" for intercourse against her will. The ex-girlfriend was the first to take the stand in the Supreme Court case that got underway Tuesday. She testified that Cornish had sex with her without her [...]

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Jury empanelled in Cornish rape trial

A JURY was empanelled yesterday to hear the case involving North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish, who is accused of rape.

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FNM: PM flip flops over marital rape

FREE National Movement leader Michael Pintard labelled Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis a "serial flip-flopper" for suggesting that criminalising marital rape is not a priority because it was not mentioned in his party's pre-election manifesto, "Blueprint for Change".

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FNM Leader: The Prime Minister Is A Serial Flip-Flopper on Marital Rape

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Opposition Leader Michael Pintard blasted Prime Minister Philip Davis' most recent position on the hot button-topic of marital rape.

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Pintard to PM, 'Stop flip-flopping on marital rape'

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Opposition Free National Movement Leader Michael Pintard slammed Prime Minister Philip Davis for his comments which suggested that divorce is a solution for marital rape, Pintard contends that the response does not address the issue the specific social ill. Davis suggested on Monday that criminalizing marital rape was not "contained" in his [...]

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PM says divorce is a solution for marital rape

GIVING no firm indication that his administration will criminalise marital rape, Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis suggested yesterday that divorce is the solution for women who believe their spouse has raped them.

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