Court Denies OJ’s Appeal; Rape Case Proceeds to Trial 

Attorney Orson Elrington’s challenge to his rape charges has been dismissed by the court, and his case will now proceed to trial.

In July 2024, Elrington’s attorney, Hubert Elrington, announced plans to appeal the magistrate’s decision to commit his client to trial.” The DPP has brought a case, right? And her first duty is to show that there is a difference between a crime and a non-crime,” Hubert said. He suggested that the matter should be referred to the High Court.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Cheryl Lynn Vidal responded, “We didn’t think that there was any likelihood that he would not have been committed to stand trial.” She added that she looked forward to the defendant’s challenge in the high court.

Elrington’s appeal against the magistrate’s decision was based on claims that the magistrate mishandled his application and that the DPP had improperly communicated with the complainant during the investigation. But the court found no evidence to support these claims and ruled it had no jurisdiction to hear the appeal.

This means that the case will move forward to trial.

Elrington was charged with rape in March 2024 and granted bail of $8,000. The charges stem from allegations by two women who accuse Elrington of sexual assault after they were invited to his home for drinks. According to Police Commissioner Chester Williams, one woman reported becoming unconscious and waking up next to Elrington in a semi-nude state, with no memory of what transpired.