BUSINESSMAN and political activist Don Creary has denied allegations that he raped a 15-year-old girl in November 2013.

“I assure you that I am innocent of these charges as a proper investigation would have revealed,” Creary, 48, said in a statement hours after being charged by the police.

“… The modus operandi now is to charge people for these offences based on the complaint, even when there is absolutely no evidence to support the allegations,” the statement continued.

Publicist Shaneke Williams, 21, has also been charged with aiding and abetting rape and sexual touching. Both are expected to appear in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate’s Court tomorrow, where their lawyers are expected to apply for bail.

The incident reportedly occurred at an apartment in St Mary, where the girl was allegedly plied with alcohol at the time. She is reported to have told her mother about the incident.

“Today I was questioned by detectives, in the presence of my attorney Mr Tom Tavares-Finson, in relation to an alleged rape which was said to have occurred in 2013,” Creary said.

“I am working to have this matter cleared up in the shortest possible time. I will be taking a leave of absence from my business activities, as my legal team moves to have this matter cleared up in the shortest possible time,” he added.