Basil Delisle Alleyne has been ordered to pay $10 000 in compensation to a woman he indecently assaulted nearly five years ago.
“During her victim impact statement, the virtual complainant indicated that she wished to be compensated for her violation, and given that the offence committed is an offence personal to the complainant, the court will accede to her request,” Justice Laurie- Ann Smith-Bovell told Alleyne in the No. 4 Supreme Court.
Alleyne, of Kingsland Garden, Christ Church, who had admitted to the October 28, 2020 indecent assault, had to pay $4 500 forthwith, with the balance of $5 500 being due before May 29, 2026.
He was also given a two-year prison sentence, but that was suspended for two years.
“Clearly, if you are incarcerated, you will be unable to provide the compensation that the complainant requested. Therefore, Section 6 of the Penal Reform Act will be applied, and your custodial sentence will be suspended. The court is satisfied that the compensation order and the sentence of two years suspended for two years will reflect the seriousness and the abhorrence of the offence and act as deterrent to you and other members of society and provide justice for the complainant,” Justice Smith-Bovell said.
However, the judge warned Alleyne that any offence committed within the next two years would activate the suspended sentence, meaning he would serve two years at Dodds Prison.
The court heard that the victim had gone to a locker/bathroom area after being directed by Alleyne. While she was standing by a sink, Alleyne approached her, lifted her skirt, and told her to “hush ya mout” as she protested. He then knelt and indecently assaulted her for about two minutes, stopping only when someone knocked on the door.
Afterwards, Alleyne sent her a message referencing the incident, along with sexually suggestive comments. The matter was reported to the police.
Justice Smith-Bovell highlighted several aggravating factors, including that Alleyne abused his authority and trust, premeditation in luring the woman to the bathroom, the violation of the victim’s sexual anatomy and autonomy, the psychological impact on the complainant, and Alleyne’s post-offence conduct in sending the woman sexual messages.
Justice Smith-Bovell started at a four-year sentence, deducting one year for remorse and his positive pre-sentence report, which deemed him at a low risk of recidivism and sexual re-offending. A one-third discount was also given for his guilty plea. The case will be reviewed on January 30.
State Counsel Maya Kellman appeared on behalf of Paul Prescod, who prosecuted the matter.
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