In a significant development, former UDP Senator Macario Coy has been formally charged with sexual assault. The case came to light after a 36-year-old Belizean teacher filed a report with the police on November 7, 2025, alleging that she had been assaulted by Coy on November 4. Following the investigation, Coy voluntarily surrendered to the Punta Gorda Police Formation on November 21, accompanied by his legal counsel, and was promptly charged with the offense. Coy made his initial court appearance shortly thereafter, where he was granted bail set at $3,000. The case has been adjourned, with the next hearing scheduled for January 20, 2026. This incident has sparked widespread attention and raised questions about accountability and justice in high-profile cases.