ST. CROIX, U.S.V.I. – Attorney General Denise George announced that the jury selection of a Dominican Republic man charged with the rape of two minors is set to begin on Monday morning.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the V.I. Superior Court at which time the judge and attorneys will wade through dozens of prospective jurors who will decide the rape case of 65-year-old Claudio Castro Cruz. Cruz of Estate Diamond Ruby is charged with 2 counts of aggravated rape in the first degree/DV, unlawful sexual contact in the first degree DV, aggravated rape in the second degree and unlawful sexual contact in the second degree stemming from the repeated rape of the two minors that allegedly occurred from 2010 through April 2017 in the vicinity of Estate Diamond Ruby. Assistant Attorney General Amie Simpson is prosecuting the case on behalf of the People of the Virgin Islands.
Attorney General George reminds the public that these are charges only, and the defendant is considered to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2020
Sandra Goomansingh
Media Relations Director
(340) 774-5666 ext. 10105
Email: sandra.goomansingh@doj.vi.gov