Tuesday, July 22, 2025
By DENISE MAYCOCK
Tribune Freeport Reporter
dmaycock@tribunemedia.net
A 45-year-old man who claims to be HIV positive was arraigned in the Eight Mile Rock Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of rape and burglary.
Randy Bain appeared before Magistrate Simone Brown in connection with an alleged incident that happened on July 14 in Eight Mile Rock.
It is alleged that between 1am and 2am at a residence on Bayshore Road in Jones Town, the accused unlawfully entered a home and had unlawful sexual intercourse with a 23-year-old woman without her consent.
During the arraignment, Bain informed the court that he is HIV positive and insisted his medical condition would support his innocence.
He also raised concerns about whether the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) in New Providence would be equipped to manage his health needs while in custody.
Magistrate Brown advised the accused that he was not required to enter a plea, as the matter would be forwarded to the Supreme Court for trial. She assured Bain that his medical status would be communicated to the BDOCS.
Bail was denied, and the case was adjourned to September 29.
Comments
tell_it_like_it_is says...
Wow. What a silly defense strategy! **HIV (just like any other STI) is not transmitted in 100% of cases**. That's just basic science! So saying you have HIV and if the victim doesn't get it, does not automatically make you innocent. Sigh [Do you have a credible alibi to prove you were somewhere else? Was DNA identified on the victim?] <p>
The only good thing now is all the partners you've had in the past and probably never told should get themselves tested immediately to know their status. Furthermore, protect yourselves Bahamas. HIV still exists, a few dollars can protect your health.<p/>
Posted 22 July 2025, 12:36 p.m. Suggest removal
rosiepi says...
So this entitled SOB rapes a woman with full knowledge of his HIV status, what his act would condemn her to and he’s whinging about the prison’s capacity to maintain his meds, ie. keep his miserable self alive??
Posted 22 July 2025, 6:31 p.m. Suggest removal
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