The case of the 11 year old who had been charged for kidnapping was once again before the courts this morning. Today the attorneys for the 11-year-old Sharon Pitts Robateau and Emile Arguelles appeared in family court where the office of the Director of Public Prosecution sought to have the matter taken to the Supreme Court. The Magistrate denied the request and when he did the prosecution asked for an adjournment. But based on the nature of the case which involves the minor that was also rejected. With that the prosecution was unable to proceed and the matter was dismissed.
The girl's attorneys argued that she not be retried as the case had already started and the law of double jeopardy will now apply, meaning that she cannot be retried in any other court.
The child was accused of abduction after (See Rape Victim Charged for Kidnapping) she allegedly showed her father two men who she claims had raped her.
