the Senegalese Pape Diop case will be presented before a grand jury on August 21.

We know more about the Senegalese man named Pape Diop who is accused of raping a 36-year-old woman in the Bronx in the United States. This case, which was reported by American media, was called on August 15 at the Bronx County courthouse in New York without the defendant who was represented by his lawyer, Thomas Rome . The council was involved in this case with the Senegalese community in New York which was forcibly displaced. When they left the hearing, the black dress spoke to the Senegalese nationals who gathered in large numbers in front of the judicial institution.

“He was charged but the evidence was not provided. The case will be presented before a grand jury where Pape Diop himself will be able to come and defend himself. », He sent a message to Thomas Rome, inviting the community to stay strong and maintain the movement that was very involved in the eyes of the public.

“Together, we will continue the fight until the end,” said Pape Diop’s advice. According to him, his client is incarcerated in Rikers Island prison, the largest prison in New York.

“Personally, I will go see him to talk to him. We will be back here on August 21st. », concluded the lawyer.

The Senegalese community in New York, which pulled out all the stops, called for a second movement on August 21.

Senegalese national Pape Diop who crossed the US border last year is charged with first degree rape after a violent attack on August 5 in the South Bronx according to New York police.