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A Belizean court decides whether to hold a closed trial for attorney Orson Elrington, accused of rape in 2023, balancing victim privacy against public transparency.
A Belizean High Court is deciding whether to hold a closed trial for attorney Orson “OJ” Elrington, accused of rape in January 2023.
Prosecutors seek an in-camera hearing to protect the complainant’s privacy and ensure reliable testimony, citing constitutional authority.
The defense argues for an open trial, asserting that transparency is essential and that alternative safeguards can protect the victim.
The court has ordered the prosecution to submit the complainant’s statement by February 26, with oral arguments set for the same day and a ruling expected February 27.
The case has drawn national attention, highlighting tensions between privacy and open justice.
Un tribunal de Belice decide si llevará a cabo un juicio cerrado para el abogado Orson Elrington, acusado de violación en 2023, equilibrando la privacidad de la víctima con la transparencia pública.