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Crisis Centre: Yes Rape Is Rape, But That's Not Enough
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Executive Director of The Bahamas Crisis Centre Dr. Sandra Dean-Patterson is continuing the call for the criminalization of marital rape.
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.
FNM: PM flip flops over marital rape
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".
25-year-old Man charged with rape
25-year-old Man charged with rape
A 25-year-old man was jailed yesterday after he was accused of raping a 27-year-old woman last week.
PLP MP To Stand Trial On Rape, Assault and Death Threat Charges
North Abaco MP Kirk Cornish has been formally committed to stand trial on charges of rape, assault and threats of death.
Jury empanelled in Cornish rape trial
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.
Crisis centre director says rape law inadequate
Crisis centre director says rape law inadequate
DAYS after Prime Minister Philip "Brave" Davis suggested current laws provide solutions for victims of marital rape, Bahamas Crisis Centre Director Sandra Dean-Patterson said the laws are inadequate.
Police Commissioner: Rapes Up 11 Percent In 2023
Police Commissioner: Rapes Up 11 Percent In 2023
NASSAU, BAHAMAS - While the police commissioner says overall crime is down, he also revealed there were 61 rapes in 2023 which he says is an 11% increase over 2022.
Fernander: 'Somthing sexual happened' in tourist rape claim
Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander said investigations were still ongoing to determine whether rape charges would be brought against the men accused of sexual assault by two women cruise ship passengers two months ago.
Man charged for two counts of rape over separate incidents
A 26-year-old man was remanded in custody yesterday after he allegedly sexually assaulted two women in separate incidents in New Providence in the last four months.One of his victims was a Mexican woman he allegedly abducted at knifepoint on Paradise Island, where he sexually abused her in his car.