JAMAICA
Loop
The businessman and operator of a downtown Kingston funeral home, who is now before the courts on allegations he molested a boy in St Catherine is also a Bishop of a church and a member of the revivalist movement in Jamaica.
Probe by Loop News has found that Shawn Lawrence – who last week identified himself only as a business operator after he was charged with buggery and indecent assault following an investigation by CISOCA detectives, is also a religious leader.
The accused appeared in the St Catherine Parish Court last week on the charges.
Although the full details were not disclosed in open court, Loop News ascertained that it is being alleged that the molestation occurred during visits to Lawrence’s Linstead, St Catherine home by a church sister and the boy.
Lawrence was remanded in custody until next week when he’s due back in court.
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