A criminal barrister who went on the run after sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl has been disbarred.
Leicester lawyer Desmond Rosario practised at Paradise Chambers, which has since closed. In November 2013 Rosario visited the home of a woman he knew and, while she slept on the sofa, gave her 15-year-old daughter a back massage. Later, the girl complained to her mother that during the massage the 46-year-old sexually assaulted her.
Rosario was questioned under police caution, but subsequently failed to appear for a court date. A warrant was issued for his arrest, at which point Rosario fled abroad and hid in Holland, Turkey, Cyprus and Canada. A month later, after being featured on Crimewatch, he was arrested at Birmingham Airport.
During his trial at Leicester Crown Court the barrister, who was called to the Bar by Inner Temple in 1990, claimed his victim must have dreamt he assaulted her. But he was found guilty and is currently serving a four year prison sentence, where he may receive more massages than he would like.
A Bar Standards Board disciplinary tribunal has now ordered him to be disbarred. BSB Director of Professional Conduct Sara Jagger said a criminal conviction for sexual assault "is clearly incompatible with the high standards expected of the Bar".
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Leicester lawyer Desmond Rosario practised at Paradise Chambers, which has since closed. In November 2013 Rosario visited the home of a woman he knew and, while she slept on the sofa, gave her 15-year-old daughter a back massage. Later, the girl complained to her mother that during the massage the 46-year-old sexually assaulted her.
Rosario was questioned under police caution, but subsequently failed to appear for a court date. A warrant was issued for his arrest, at which point Rosario fled abroad and hid in Holland, Turkey, Cyprus and Canada. A month later, after being featured on Crimewatch, he was arrested at Birmingham Airport.
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During his trial at Leicester Crown Court the barrister, who was called to the Bar by Inner Temple in 1990, claimed his victim must have dreamt he assaulted her. But he was found guilty and is currently serving a four year prison sentence, where he may receive more massages than he would like.
A Bar Standards Board disciplinary tribunal has now ordered him to be disbarred. BSB Director of Professional Conduct Sara Jagger said a criminal conviction for sexual assault "is clearly incompatible with the high standards expected of the Bar".
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Get over yourself