This archive report was first published on 27 August 2019.
On August 27, 2019, a Nairobi Magistrate directed the Central DCIO to investigate a case involving an American national who was allegedly sexually assaulted while in police custody.
Jason Thomas Dorsey, an American citizen, was arrested on Sunday and detained at Parliament Police Post for allegedly taking pictures of Parliament buildings, a restricted area.
During his court appearance before Nairobi Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi, Dorsey denied the charges, which included assaulting a police officer while performing his duty.
According to the police, Dorsey allegedly assaulted a police officer while being arrested, claiming he resisted being taken into custody.
However, Dorsey told the court that he 'only touched' the officer in self-defense as they were taking his headphones.
He also narrated to the court how he was sexually assaulted while in the police cell and denied medical treatment.
The Magistrate directed Central DCIO to investigate Dorsey's sexual assault claim and present a report to the court on Thursday, August 29.
Additionally, the Magistrate ordered the suspect to be transferred from Parliament Police Post to Central Police Station and be given medical attention.
