Social inquiry needed in abortion couple's sentencing
They were to be sentenced on November 8, 2011, however Judge Indra Hariprashad-Charles needs the reports which will give her an insight into the James’ and Richardson’s backgrounds.
On Tuesday October 18, 2011, the duo pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and administering a poison or other noxious thing with the intent to procure a miscarriage when they appeared in the High Court.
With the guilty pleas, one third of their sentences are likely to be shaved off.
According to court records, it is alleged that Richardson, 25, along with James 31, forced his ex-pregnant girlfriend, the Virtual Complainant (VC), to drink some pills and inserted some in her private parts.
The VC, who was 17 years-old and five months pregnant, went to a Road Town hotel with Richardson where she drifted off to sleep.
Shortly after that, the VC reported that she felt someone sat on her and another person placed her in a chokehold. She identified that it was then Richardson allegedly placed some tablets in her mouth and while struggling she was able to spit some out, but she swallowed a few.
The other individual who was holding the VC placed some tablets in her private parts. The incident allegedly occurred on February 28, 2010.
The maximum sentence for assault is five years, while intent to procure an abortion carries a seven year sentence.
.png)
.png)
.png)
Follow Us On
12 Responses to “Social inquiry needed in abortion couple's sentencing”