Police Commissioner Allister Guievarro has launched an inquiry into how confidential details from a sexual assault investigation became public knowledge. The probe targets individuals who may have violated legal protocols or internal procedures by disclosing sensitive case information. Trinidad and Tobago Police Service officials announced the investigation following widespread circulation of the complainant's identity and statement excerpts online. The Law Association of Trinidad and Tobago criticized the unauthorized release and reminded citizens that publishing information identifying sexual assault complainants constitutes a criminal act. Legal professionals emphasized that such disclosures undermine victim protection measures established under current legislation.
The case centers on allegations against Martin Anthony George, a 58-year-old attorney who leads CrimeStoppers International in the Caribbean region. George also serves as chairman and founding director of the Tobago Business Chamber. A junior lawyer accused him of sexual abuse at his Port of Spain office during a March 22, 2025, incident. Court proceedings resulted in charges for indecent and grievous sexual assault against the prominent legal figure. Magistrates granted George bail totaling 150,000 Trinidad and Tobago dollars with strict conditions prohibiting any contact with his accuser.
The Sexual Offences Act mandates strict confidentiality protocols during investigations of this nature. Police officials stressed that victim identity protection remains paramount throughout legal proceedings. Authorities designed these safeguards to prevent additional trauma while encouraging crime reporting. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service urged media outlets and citizens to cease sharing content that could further expose the complainant. Law enforcement emphasized that professional handling of sensitive cases requires adherence to established due process standards.
The case centers on allegations against Martin Anthony George, a 58-year-old attorney who leads CrimeStoppers International in the Caribbean region. George also serves as chairman and founding director of the Tobago Business Chamber. A junior lawyer accused him of sexual abuse at his Port of Spain office during a March 22, 2025, incident. Court proceedings resulted in charges for indecent and grievous sexual assault against the prominent legal figure. Magistrates granted George bail totaling 150,000 Trinidad and Tobago dollars with strict conditions prohibiting any contact with his accuser.
The Sexual Offences Act mandates strict confidentiality protocols during investigations of this nature. Police officials stressed that victim identity protection remains paramount throughout legal proceedings. Authorities designed these safeguards to prevent additional trauma while encouraging crime reporting. The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service urged media outlets and citizens to cease sharing content that could further expose the complainant. Law enforcement emphasized that professional handling of sensitive cases requires adherence to established due process standards.
