And while Jose Cortez will tonight spend the first night of his year in prison, another new case of indecent assault came to court today also. 46 year-old Dwayne Young, a stevedore residing in Mahogany Heights was arraigned for allegedly assaulting a 22 year-old woman.
Young concealed his face at all the opportunities when he was outside of the courtroom.
According to the police report, on Monday at Mahogany Heights, Young allegedly made unwanted advances toward the 22 year-old, who is a neighbor. He reportedly kissed her and touched her privates against her will.
When Senior Magistrate Sharon Frazer asked Young why he should be granted bail, he told the court that the report is malicious. According to him, the residents of Mahogany Heights don't like the fact that he only associates with two of the residents.
He said that on the day in question, he only spoke to the young lady, and her mother allegedly beat her up, and forced her to make a report to try to defame his character.
Young pleaded not guilty to the charge, and he was granted bail in the sum of $2,500. The bail came with the conditions that he must stay away from the virtual complainant, and he must not interfere with the prosecution's case.
He is expected to return to court on April 25 at 9 a.m.
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