Jamaican man blames alcohol for inappropriate touch on public transport, magistrate emphasizes the seriousness of the act
December 9, 2023
Jamaican Clifroy Hepburn blames alcohol for inappropriate act on public vehicle, but magistrate issues strong reprimand, stating any unwanted touch is considered assault.
Jamaican Clifroy Shamroy Hepburn blamed alcohol for causing him to feel up a woman’s leg while he was sitting next to her in a public service vehicle (PSV).
However, he claimed the act was “nothing serious”, a comment that provoked a strong response from Magistrate Alison Burke.
“You can’t determine that,” the magistrate reprimanded Hepburn, who was in the District “A” Traffic Court. “The law says I am to protect my body and keep my body safe.
“You can’t determine that. It is for the person to determine how egregious it is. Any unwanted touch is an assault,” she said. (HLE)
