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Bush wants commission of inquiry into ‘persecution’ after rape acquittal

Former Premier McKeeva Bush, who on Monday was acquitted of rape and indecent assault charges, is calling for a commission of inquiry into what he described as "persecution" of him by officials in Cayman.

McKeeva Bush found not guilty of rape and indecent assault

Former Premier McKeeva Bush has been found not guilty on charges of rape and indecent assault in relation to allegations dating back two decades.

Jury begins deliberation in Bush rape trial

The jury of four women and three men in the McKeeva Bush rape trial has retired to begin their verdict deliberations.

Prosecutors say Bush rape accuser deserves ‘to be heard’

The prosecution in the McKeeva Bush rape trial has urged the jury to believe the woman who says the veteran politician raped her on a dark side road one night two decades ago, insisting that she would not have gone through the trauma of telling her story publicly unless it were true.

McKeeva Bush: Rape allegations are ‘pure, unadulterated lies’

Former Premier McKeeva Bush has told a Grand Court jury that allegations of rape and indecent assault against him are "pure unadulterated lies", which are being brought by powerful people who want to see him ousted from public office.

Alleged victim in Bush rape trial broke silence ‘for my own sanity’

A woman who has accused former premier McKeeva Bush of raping her two decades ago told a Grand Court jury Tuesday she had come forward now because she had finally built up the courage to stop keeping it a secret.
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Woman tells police she ‘froze’ during alleged Bush rape

The jury in the McKeeva Bush rape trial on Monday watched a police interview with the alleged victim, who told officers she "froze" in shock and confusion as she was sexually assaulted by the veteran politician as she was driving him home.
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McKeeva Bush rape trial adjourned as hurricane nears

Justice Roy James on Tuesday instructed the jury in the McKeeva Bush rape trial to stand down until Friday, to give them time to make storm preparations, as Hurricane Beryl heads towards Cayman.
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McKeeva Bush rape trial still stalled

For the third successive day, legal arguments were heard between lawyers and the judge presiding over the McKeeva Bush rape trial in the Grand Court on Wedneday.
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Opening of Bush rape trial delayed

The selection of a jury in the rape trial of West Bay West MP and former premier McKeeva Bush was delayed for another day on Monday while the court discussed "administrative" issues.

New dates set in McKeeva trials

Former Premier McKeeva Bush has been given new trial dates for charges of rape and indecent assault.

Trial begins for man accused of raping woman four times

The trial of a man accused of raping a woman multiple times began in the Grand Court Tuesday.

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