Boys held for caught-on-video sex assault to seek legal representation

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Boys held for caught-on-video sex assault to seek legal representation

Six teenage boys taken into custody in relation to the sexual assault of an under-age girl are to remain under the supervision of the state while they seek legal representation Deputy Superintendent of Police Michael Campbell, commander for the St...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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