Attorney-at-law Orson “OJ” Elrington, 43, appeared in the High Court this morning for his arraignment on a rape charge, just one day before his 44th birthday.
Elrington arrived at court shortly after 9 a.m., accompanied by his father and legal representative, Senior Counsel Hubert Elrington. He was formally indicted before Justice Nigel Pilgrim at 9:12 a.m.
The charge stems from an alleged incident that occurred on January 12, 2024. According to the indictment, Elrington is accused of raping a woman in her mid-20s. He pleaded not guilty.
Before entering his plea, Justice Pilgrim outlined Elrington’s rights as a defendant. These included the right to legal representation, the right to apply for bail (though he is currently out on bail), and the right to a trial by judge alone, without a jury.
Justice Pilgrim has scheduled a Case Management Conference (CMC) for July 1, 2025. Both the defence and the prosecution have been ordered to submit their CMC forms by June 27, 2025. Elrington’s bail, originally granted by the Lower Court in 2024, has been extended until the July court date.
The case is being prosecuted by Director of Public Prosecutions Cheryl-Lynn Vidal.