Dear denies computer misuse charge

A 35-year-old man from Drax Hall, St. George, has been granted bail after being charged with sending an obscene electronic communication in violation of the Computer Misuse Act. Paul Kian Kemar Dear appeared before Magistrate Alison Burke in the District ‘A’ Traffic Court, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. The allegations state that between October 13 and November 7, Dear used a computer to transmit an indecent or obscene message, with the intent or recklessness to cause annoyance, distress, or anxiety to the recipient. Magistrate Burke, with no objections, released Dear on $4,000 bail. The case has been adjourned until March 6, and Dear is being represented by attorney Shamar Bovell. This incident highlights the legal consequences of misuse of electronic communications and the importance of adhering to digital conduct laws.