Former Ambassador Alexis Rosado Back in Court Over Rape Charges

A high-profile legal case that once sent shockwaves across the nation is back in the spotlight. This morning, former Belizean Ambassador Alexis Rosado returned to court after spending three years out on bail. Rosado, who once represented Belize on the international stage, including at the International Court of Justice, now faces serious criminal charges stemming from allegations made in 2021. The accusations involve a disturbing claim of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, beginning when the alleged victim was just thirteen years old. Rosado has been charged with rape, sexual assault, and multiple counts of aggravated assault of an indecent nature. Originally brought before the Magistrate’s Court in 2022, the case has since been elevated to the High Court. At today’s arraignment, News Five briefly spoke with Rosado and his attorney, Richard “Dickie” Bradley, as the legal process moves into its next phase.

 

Britney Gordon

“Do you have anything to say today?”

 

Alexis Rosado, Arraigned for Rape

“No miss.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Any comments on today’s session?”

 

Alexis Rosado

“Not at all. None”

 

Britney Gordon

“And how are you feeling going into today’s session then?”

 

Alexis Rosado

“I good. I don’t have anything to say. Thank you.”

 

Richard “Dickie” Bradley, Attorney-at-Law

“This matter  has now come to the High Court, and the ambassador has been basically arraigned in the high court of the country on the allegations that have been made against him.”

 

Reporter

“Okay. So this was just a regular arraignment.”

 

Richard “Dickie” Bradley

“It was just a regular arraignment, nothinh special, nothing out of ordinary in the matter. Following an arraignment, procedurally the two sides, the defense and the prosecution would ensure that what is referred to in the lower court as a disclosure up here, we talk about a deposition, that we are all on the same page in terms of what is the deposition, which includes statements, exhibits, medical reports, expert reports, whatever is is. So that was something that came up today as well. And so our side and the prosecution will sort that out between ourselves. So when we return back to court, we have a deposition that is in fact the same thing for all sides.”

 

Reporter

“Could you remind us of the charges brought against your client?”

 

Richard “Dickie” Bradley

“The charges are that there is one charge of a sex assault, a charge of rape. I think they have put in an aggravated assault, which normally would be dealt with at the magistrate court, but rather than having a trial there, and a trial here. That is the charge that is against the accused person.. The bail  was nothing excessive. It was a signed bail for I think maybe ten thousand or eight thousand dollars. Bail is just a procedure that the court puts person’s through to ensure that somebody would have to be responsible, that they do turn up. Otherwise they will use their land or their money.”

 

The next court session is scheduled for June twenty-fourth, 2025.