by Linda Straker
- Offence carries a maximum sentence of 5 years on summary conviction or 10 years on indictable conviction
- In 1999 Charles was charged with seditious libel by police
Police have confirmed that as part of an active investigation following a complaint filed by retired Dorsett Charles, one man is facing a criminal offence that carries a maximum sentence of 5 years on summary conviction or 10 years on indictable conviction.
“We can confirm that we received a complaint from the said gentleman. It is not classified as a robbery, it is classified as Fraudulent Breach of Trust based on the circumstances surrounding the entire incident,” said Kaudina Douglas-McLean officer attached to the Community Relations Department of the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF).
Facing the charge of Fraudulent Breach of Trust is Stanley Charles, a broadcaster who in 1999 was charged with seditious libel by police after he made certain claims against then Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell on a radio programme. Charles is set to appear at the magistrate court on 18 May 2021. He is currently on bail.
According to the 2012 Revised Criminal Code, a person commits the offence of Fraudulent Breach of Trust if “he dishonestly appropriates a thing, the ownership of which vests in him as trustee for another person.”
Charles is accused of dishonestly appropriating thousands of dollars that were vested in him by Dorsett Charles who weeks earlier had received a financial settlement from Government after the court ruled in his favour over a matter that went to Court more than 20 years ago.
The 2012 Revised Criminal Code says that on summary conviction any individual facing that charge is liable to a fine not exceeding $15,000 or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, or to both; while as an indictable offence, the maximum penalty is 10 years imprisonment.
Wow! This is indeed indictable and should – if successfully prosecuted- act as a deterrent to other wannabes in the Country!
Poor writing. I thought the indictment happened in 99. What this indictment had to do with the current one. Journalism in Grenada.
Statute of Limitations. An offense in 1999? You trying to apply a law from 2012? How stupid and illegal is this?
D- on reading comprehension… the ’99 offence is not the subject of the article
I don’t believe things are as they say. I believe
it has been twisted to make it look like he did
a crime. Devil is just trying to shut him up from
telling about Jesus and His saving grace!
But guess what devil? His videos and tapes as
far back as 1982 are already out there in the
world being passed around and they can’t be
stopped! Jesus truth will go marching on!!! Halelujah!!!
God will be Charles Stanley’s defense, and any wrong done to him, God says He will repay and get vengence for him.