Father Found Guilty of Incest After Daughter Testifies in Court

A Belizean father, now 55, was found guilty of incest this morning in the High Court. Justice Candace Nanton delivered the verdict, remanding him to prison pending sentencing. The father was accused of sexually abusing his daughter repeatedly from the age of 11 until she was 15, with the specific charge relating to an incident on April 30, 2016. His daughter, now 20, testified in court, providing a detailed account of the abuse. The father had denied the allegations throughout the trial. Justice Nanton stated she was satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt that the victim’s testimony was truthful and reliable, even without independent corroboration. The court has ordered a Social Inquiry Report, Victim Impact Statement, and the father’s antecedent record report before sentencing. The father, who had been out on bail, previously served seven months behind bars after being initially charged. His sentencing date will be announced later.