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Thu Jul 20, 2006
KSAC to close Dayton Avenue church

The church at the centre of the sex abuse case involving a 13-year-old girl is to be closed.

The Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (KSAC) is to serve an order on the Dayton Avenue Church Friday instructing that it cease operations for breaching building regulations.

An investigation carried out by the KSAC on Wednesday confirmed that the Church has been operating illegally as it did not obtain approval from the Corporation.

Mayor of Kingston, Desmond McKenzie, says the building which houses the church was converted from a single-story residential unit to a two-story building without authorization.

Mr. McKenzie says the church will have to be closed until the KSAC grants approval.

The KSAC's Building and Town Planning Department has reported that there is no record of any application for changes.

Mr. McKenzie says this is in contravention of the city's building and town planning regulations which require approval for all construction, as well as change of use within a residential community.

The Dayton Avenue Church has been in the news since a 48-year-old deacon of the church and three teenaged boys were identified as being involved in the sexual assault.

They were subsequently arrested and charged.

The deacon, who later resigned from the church, and the three teenagers are still in police custody after being denied bail a week ago.

KSAC to close Dayton Avenue church

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What about the retired judge who is an official of the same church, Justice Martin who presntly sits on the pannel that oversees apointments of judges and reviews of their tenure, has he not yet resigned?

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What about the retired judge who is an official of the same church, Justice Martin who presntly sits on the pannel that oversees apointments of judges and reviews of their tenure, has he not yet resigned?

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JFJ says he should. I agree.

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Deacon returns to court today
published: Friday | July 21, 2006

THE FORMER deacon of the Dayton Avenue church and his co-accused in the sexual assault case against a 13-year-old schoolgirl return to the Half-Way Tree Resident Magistrate's Court today.

Donovan Jones, 46, the former deacon; James Rodgers, 18, and two minors were denied bail last Thursday when they appeared before Resident Magistrate Georgiana Fraser.

The judge had entertained a more than two-hour-long bail application by attorneys representing the four but decided that the accused remain behind bars after viewing the offending DVD.

CHARGES

Jones is charged with nine counts of indecent assault, three counts of assault with intent to rape, one count of cruelty to a child, one count of conspiracy to commit indecent assault and one count of aiding and abetting indecent assault.

Rodgers, 18, is charged with three counts of indecent assault, three counts of assault with intent to rape and aiding and abetting indecent assault. The two minors are facing charges of indecent assault, assault with intent to rape and assault occasioning bodily harm.

Two of the four persons have been in custody since Wednesday, July 5, while one of the minors was taken in on July 6.

Deacon returns to court today

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Thanks for the updates! It will be interesting to see what fate will be handed to these...people by a jury of their peers.

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Sex-deacon case takes new turn
Two youths plead guilty to indecent assault on 13-year-old girl

VAUGHN DAVIS, Observer staff reporter
Saturday, July 22, 2006

THE sensational case of sexual assault on a teenaged girl, involving an officer of the Church Dayton Diamond Ridge, took a new turn yesterday when two of the youths charged along with 46-year-old Deacon Donovan Jones changed their plea to guilty.

At the in camera trial in the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court, Shamar Morgan, 18, and the 14-year-old accused both pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault on the 13-year-old girl, occurring on the dates April 27, April 28, May 1 and May 2.

Both young men are scheduled to be sentenced on September 8.

Presiding magistrate Judith Pusey also granted Morgan and the 14-year-old youth bail in the sum of $100,000 each, accepting their parents as surety. Both were also required to surrender their travel documents, and to report to the Half-Way-Tree Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm.

As a special condition, both were also told to stay away from the complainant, her family and her place of residence. A social enquiry report was requested for the two young men.

But for Deacon Jones and the fourth accused, James Rogers, also 18, who allegedly video-recorded the sexual assault on the schoolgirl, both were further remanded in custody, and are scheduled to return to court on July 25.

Attorney Michael Beswick who represents Jones and Rogers, attempted yesterday to make a bail application on behalf of his clients, but it was cut short by Judge Pusey on the grounds that Beswick had begun bail applications for the men before Resident Magistrate Georgianna Fraser, and so should continue them before that judge.

Morgan is represented by attorney-at-law George Clue, while the 14-year-old accused is represented by Peter Champagnie and Tom Tavares-Finson.

The case drew national attention after the assault recorded on a cellular phone and a video camera was exposed by the media, triggering widespread outrage and condemnation of the Church Dayton.

Last week Jones, Morgan and Rogers were all charged with nine counts of indecent assault, while the 14-year-old accused faced five charges.

All four were also charged with three counts of assault with intent to rape, while Morgan and the 14-year-old were charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.

Jones and Rogers were additionally charged with one count of aiding and abetting indecent assault. A further charge of cruelty to a child was also slapped on Deacon Jones.

In addition to those previous charges, all four have been charged with carnal abuse, while Jones and Rogers were further charged with aiding and abetting carnal abuse.

Yesterday, after Morgan and the 14-year-old pleaded guilty to four counts of indecent assault, the prosecution opted not to offer further evidence against them on the other charges. Jones and Rogers are still, however, facing prosecution for the full charges listed.

According to court documents, on Tuesday, April 25, the young girl was approached by Deacon Jones, who had been entrusted by her parents to take her to and from school in a van. Jones told her that if she did not allow Morgan to fondle her, he would tell the principal of her school about an altercation between her and the 14-year-old boy.

The young girl, the document said, begged Jones not to allow Morgan into the van, which the deacon had driven to pick her up from school, but Morgan was let in and he and the 14-year-old accused went on to grope and fondle the frightened girl. Though she attempted to get away, Jones, the documents said, urged her to comply, telling her it would all soon be over. This was carried on until the end of the week, with Rogers present on all occasions.

On May 1, 2006, the young girl was again groped and fondled by both Morgan and the 14-year-old accused, with the incident now being recorded by Rogers, according to the document. This also continued for the remainder of that week, and also on dates that the young girl is now said to be unable to recall. During the incident on May 1, the young girl was also hit several times by two of the accused, as she struggled to get away from them, said the court documents.

Further, the documents said that between May 17 and 19, Morgan and the 14-year-old steadily attempted to penetrate the young girl using their fingers, with the 14-year-old being successful. It is also alleged that after Morgan and the 14-year-old accused got off the van, the acts would be continued by Jones and Rogers.

All the acts were recorded on a cellular phone and a video camera which was allegedly given to Rogers by Jones in the young girl's presence, after which they were transferred to a laptop computer. Some time afterwards the laptop began malfunctioning and was given out for repairs. Subsequently, some of the recorded scenes were discovered and then turned over to the media.
Sex-deacon case takes new turn

Related:

KSAC closure of Dayton Avenue Church put on hold

12-year loophole-• Church Dayton may escape KSAC’s actions

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Deacon on sex charges again remanded in custody

Observer Reporter
Wednesday, July 26, 2006



DONOVAN Jones, the former deacon of the Church Dayton Diamond Ridge, and James Rogers, were again remanded in custody yesterday when they appeared in the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court to answer to sexual assault charges.

Both are answering to charges in the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl in the back of a van in April.
Yesterday, attorney Paul Beswick - who represents Jones, 46, and 18-year-old Rogers, who allegedly video-recorded the sexual assault of the young girl - cross-examined Detective W G Watson for over an hour. Watson was one of the officers who went on the police raid of the church and Jones' home on July 5.

During his cross-examination, Beswick maintained that the police officers who went on the raid turned over incorrect information to the prosecution, which was in turn used by the prosecution to mislead the court. However, government prosecutor Hansurd Lawson, who is prosecuting the matter, told the Observer that the prosecution is standing behind the information that they have received from the police.

Beswick is expected to cross-examine several other officers when the case resumes today.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html..._IN_CUSTODY.asp

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That is just disgusting to think that in this day and age that mentality still exists. The one that people think such an act is not to be mentioned, but dealt with silently. How ironic is it that this occured in or around a church. See people tend to believe too much in the building and stop paying attention to the kind of spirits that worship in it. That is why the bible says " The Church is our hearts". I can only say that vengance is the Lords. I also pray that they know who they are praying to for forgiveness. I can't even express in words how horrible such an act is. Let's all pray for that young girl and her family, as well as the boys. Thank you for posting this because we all need to be made aware.

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A beacon on the hill


Thursday, August 24, 2006


Dear Editor,

I have been a member of the Dayton Avenue Church since 1979. This church is coming from a humble little cottage.
Before the scandal, Dayton Avenue Church stood as a 'Beacon on the Hill', radiating aggressively the full way to salvation.

It would be impossible for one to believe that this magnificent house of prayer suddenly crumbled under such a disgraceful scandal.

During my 27-year association as a member, I can categorically deny ever seeing or hearing of our leaders covering up or condoning any wrongdoing. Indeed, we are blessed by their impeccable character, leadership and example.

Every visitor to this assembly can testify to receiving a joyous blessing. This church has always received several distinguished and prominent visitors of which I will only identify two:

. Our former governor-general, Sir Howard Cooke, who testified that the presence of the Lord is evident among us; and

. The Chief Justice of Jamaica, the Honourable Justice Wolfe (a good friend of mine) who always mentions that he feels comfortable and at home when he visits this church.
I am in no position to indicate to the media what to write nor how to write. It's their prerogative, but discretion goes a far way.

A more tactful and diplomatic approach would help to save the church from such shame and disgrace. This scenario does not affect the Dayton Avenue congregation alone, but globally, and every professed Christian.

A few weeks ago, a lady from a Seventh-day church sent a message to me, requesting a recommendation; she was offered a job and was asked for two recommendations, but none from a minister of religion. I am seriously distraught by the remarks made by His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Desmond McKenzie regarding "the so-called church".

An apology would be graciously accepted for this harsh and impetuous action. I am deeply saddened over the alleged wicked atrocity committed on this 13 year-old girl.

I am praying that she and her family will be fully recovered from this disastrous tragedy that is upon her life. Trusting God that justice will be fully served.

Herbert W Reid
PO Box 174
Kingston 11

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/letters/html/20060823T190000-0500_111806_OBS_A_BEACON_ON_THE_HILL.asp

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Like how "seeing is believing" maybe he should watch the video - damn fool. Double [img]/forums/images/graemlins/70400-talktohand.gif[/img] and a :kissteet:

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Fri Sep 8, 2006
Deacon accused of sexual assault denied bail

The former church deacon at the centre of the alleged sexual assault of a school girl was again denied bail Friday when he appeared in the Half-Way Tree Criminal Court.

Donavon Jones, who was a church deacon at the time of the alleged assault, has been in custody since July awaiting trial.

Lawyers for former church Deacon Donovan Jones pressed magistrate Martin Gayle to offer him bail during a lengthy closed door hearing Friday afternoon.

However, Mr. Gayle refused the application and recommended that the Clerk of the Court write to the Director of Public Prosecutions to have the case transferred to the Home Circuit Court.

Mr. Jones was then remanded until next week when word is expected to come from the DPP's office.

The 47-year-old former church deacon is charged jointly with three teenaged boys for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

He has been charged with conspiracy, aiding and abetting indecent assault, nine counts of indecent assault and cruelty to a child.

The boys have been charged with assault with intent to rape and assault.

The four were arrested in July after a video of the alleged assault was leaked to the police and media.

Several civic groups expressed outrage at the alleged behaviour of the former deacon.

In the meantime, two of the boys who pleaded guilty to the crime are to know their fate next Friday.

The two were scheduled to be sentenced Friday, but the matter was adjourned due to the absence of the magistrate.

http://www.radiojamaica.com/news/story.php?category=2&story=28064

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Former deacon in sex case charged with trafficking in persons

VAUGHN DAVIS, Observer staff reporter
Saturday, September 23, 2006

DONOVAN Jones, former deacon of the Church Dayton Diamond Ridge, and three youngsters facing sex charges, were yesterday slapped with five counts each of trafficking in persons, when they appeared in the Half-Way-Tree Criminal Court before Magistrate Martin Gayle.

The additional charges against the four were read out to the presiding magistrate by a representative from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The addition of the charges was indicated to the court via a nolle prosequi order read out to RM Gayle by the DPP representative, ordering also that the matter be terminated in the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court and transferred to the Home Circuit Court, where it would now be prosecuted.

Following the nolle prosequi order, all four men were taken back into police custody and transported to the Home Circuit Court in downtown Kingston, where the matter was mentioned.

Appearing before Justice Marva McIntosh in the Home Circuit Court, Morgan and the 14-year-old accused were granted $100,000 bail and ordered to surrender their travel documents. Both were also told to report to the Half-Way-Tree Police Station on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm.

Rogers was granted bail in the sum of $250,000 and told to surrender all his travel documents and his birth certificate, while a stop order was put into effect for him at all the country's ports of entry. Rogers was also ordered to report to the Half-Way-Tree Police Station every day between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm.

Following a bail application by his attorney Paul Beswick, Jones was told by McIntosh that she would decide whether to grant him bail on Monday. He was then further remanded into custody.

The four were originally charged with sexually assaulting a young girl in the back of a van over a period of weeks, after she was picked up from school.

The laying of additional charges against two of the youngsters involved in the matter - a 14-year-old boy and Shamar Morgan, 18 - came as a shock as earlier this year both plead guilty to four counts of indecent assault of the young girl, and had the remaining charges against them dropped. Both were awaiting sentencing in the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court when the nolle prosequi order was entered.

Jones and the other young man involved in the matter, James Rogers, however maintained not guilty pleas throughout the proceeding thus far.

According to the acting clerk of courts at the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court, Hansurd Lawson, the charge of trafficking in persons becomes applicable if persons are found to have used a vehicle to transport another person to a separate location to commit a criminal act.

Shortly after investigations into the matter commenced, Jones, Morgan and Rogers were all charged with nine counts of indecent assault, while the 14-year-old accused faced five charges.

All four were also charged with three counts of assault with intent to rape, while Morgan and the 14-year-old were charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.
Jones and Rogers were additionally charged with one count of aiding and abetting indecent assault. A further charge of cruelty to a child was also slapped on Deacon Jones.

In addition to those previous charges, all four were charged with carnal abuse, while Jones and Rogers were further charged with aiding and abetting carnal abuse.

According to court documents, on Tuesday, April 25, the young girl was approached by Deacon Jones, who had been entrusted by her parents to take her to and from school in a van. Jones, it was alleged, told her that if she did not allow Morgan to fondle her, he would tell the principal of her school about an altercation between her and the 14-year-old boy.

The young girl, the document said, begged Jones not to allow Morgan into the van, which the deacon had driven to pick her up from school, but Morgan was let in and he and the 14-year-old accused went on to grope and fondle the frightened girl. Though she attempted to get away, Jones, the documents said, urged her to comply, telling her it would all soon be over. This was carried on until the end of the week, with Rogers present on all occasions.

On May 1, 2006, the young girl was again groped and fondled by both Morgan and the 14-year-old accused, with the incident now being recorded by Rogers, according to the document. This also continued for the remainder of that week, and also on dates that the young girl is now said to be unable to recall. During the incident on May 1, the young girl was also hit several times by two of the accused, as she struggled to get away from them, said the court documents.

Further, the documents said that between May 17 and 19, Morgan and the 14-year-old steadily attempted to penetrate the young girl using their fingers, with the 14-year-old being successful. It is also alleged that after Morgan and the 14-year-old accused got off the van, the acts would be continued by Jones and Rogers.

All the acts were recorded on a cellular phone and a video camera which was allegedly given to Rogers by Jones in the young girl's presence, after which they were transferred to a laptop computer. Some time afterwards the laptop began malfunctioning and was given out for repairs. Subsequently, some of the recorded scenes were discovered and then turned over to the media.

- Additional reporting by Paul Henry

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/html..._IN_PERSONS.asp

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<span style='font-size: 17pt'><span style="color: #333399">Trial of former Deacon and teens to begin</span> </span>
Monday, 03 December 2007

The trial of former Deacon of the Dayton Avenue Church of God, 47-year-old Donovan Jones and the three teenagers accused of human trafficking is set to begin Monday.

Charged along with Mr. Jones on five counts of human trafficking are James Rogers and Shamar Morgan, both 18; and a juvenile.

The case against Mr. Jones came to prominence last year July when allegations surfaced that Mr. Jones, who was hired to transport a 13-year-old girl from school, supervised her assault by the young men.

The court was told that the alleged assault occurred between April and May 2006.

The four were initially charged with indecent assault in July after a video of the incident was leaked to the police and media.

However, those charges were dropped in September 2006 and replaced with new charges.

Mr. Jones and the teenagers are to now answer to human trafficking charges.

http://www.radiojamaica.com/content/view/3492/26/