JLP Chairman denies rape allegations

Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) Chairman, Senator Robert Montague, is denying rape allegations appearing on social media sites.

In a release this morning, Montague said he received a private communication, on August 28 on his Facebook account that contained the allegations, threats and an attempt to extort money.

He says he reported the matter to the police on August 31 and was advised not to reply. Shortly after another private message was received stating that the allegations have been passed to the media.

On September 1 a blog with some of  the allegations and further innuendos was published and was brought to the attention of  the Police.

Montague says contact was made with the legitimate owner of  the account, from where the messages were sent but the owner denied involvement.

Montague says it is unfortunate that persons are seeking to use the incident to gain political advantage in light of  the impending general election.He says the Counter Terrorism and Organized Crime Branch and the Major Organized Crime Agency have been informed of  his decision to  make the matter public.