Caribbean National Weekly

Capleton’s bail extended

By Natalie Greaves··1 min read
Capleton’s bail extended
Popular entertainer Capleton's legal woes continue as his bail related to rape charges has been extended. The artiste was ordered to return to court on July 13 when his case was presented in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on Thursday morning. Capleton, whose real name is Clifton Bailey, is out on J$250,000 bail.

Related: Jamaican artiste Capleton arrested on rape charges

The prosecution was also ordered to make disclosure to the defence by next Thursday, June 21. Capleton, 51, was charged on May 11 on allegations that he sexually assaulted a hairdresser that he hired at a hotel in New Kingston on April 28.

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