Shaneke Williams
Amid public uproar over her involvement in Miss Jamaica 2017 the organisers of the event have asked Shaneke Williams to withdraw from the competition.
Miss Williams was charged with aiding and abetting rape and sexual touching, in the alleged incident involving a 15 year old girl in November 2013.
The case involved former Jamaica Labour Party candidate Don Creary, who was charged with rape.
The matter was dismissed by the court after the complainant indicated she did not wish to proceed with the case.
In a statement on Wednesday, Mickey Haughton James head of Miss Jamaica World, said there was no communication between Miss Williams and any Miss Jamaica World 2017 team member about that incident.
His statement said: "I had a very long meeting with Shaneke yesterday, Tuesday August 15 I found her to be a bright young lady albeit maybe with some “issues” which should not be surprising considering her recent past.
"I made the point that while she may see the Miss Jamaica World Pageant as a platform to make a statement and redeem her reputation that would be selfish if it was going to be at the expense of her fellow contestants, sponsors, past winners and contestants and the Pageant itself.
"I told her that she should have come in to see me and identify herself and her situation before entering. She did not mention then that she had been in dialog with anyone on the team."
Mr. Haughton James said he handed Miss Williams a letter explaining the reasons for refusing her entry and she reportedly requested the opportunity to withdraw voluntarily.
A timeline was given for her to submit the letter.
Mr. Haughton James says the timeline has not been met but the letter will still be accepted if and when it comes.
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