NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Officials at Pirates Cove say surveillance footage from their property, where two American women alleged that they were raped, conflicts with the alleged victim’s account of the incident.
Property management said, in a statement released February 7, 2024, “Upon further review of the surveillance videos, the allegations made on site, and in subsequent social media posts and news stories, conflict with what the time-stamped surveillance videos contain.”
“As such, the lengthy videos of all concerned have been handed over to the local police and will be shared with our industry partners as needed.”
Police officials revealed last night that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is also investigating the allegations.
In several social media posts the women claimed that they were drugged and sexually assaulted.
They also alleged that they were refused rape kits and medical attention by local authorities. It’s a claim that police have denied adding that it was the alleged victims that refused to be examined.
The women told Eyewitness News that they were examined on board the Carnival Cruise ship and tested positive for several illegal drugs.
Pirates Cove in their statement said. “We that they regret that their guests experienced this incident, and remain steadfast in their commitment to aid police in the collection of evidence in response to these allegations.
“This includes providing Police access to video from the sixteen cameras around the beach facility where the assault of the two guests allegedly occurred,” according to the statement.
“Accusations of any kind are always thoroughly investigated by Pirates Cove management and, when warranted, the organization calls in local authorities.”
Pirates Cove added that when the assault was reported to staff, Pirates Cove employees and management took swift action to assist the women and ensure their safety.
“Local authorities and paramedics were called to the scene and Pirates Cove management assisted in identifying and locating the two alleged suspects. In addition, after the police concluded their initial investigation, we assisted in transporting the women back to their cruise ship after guests refused transportation to the hospital.”
The company adds that in addition to having safety personnel and CCTV surveillance throughout the resort, employees and vendors of Pirates Cove must follow strict guidelines when interacting with guests.
“We have a zero-tolerance policy for fraternizing with guests or behaving in a manner that is unsafe. While there is an active police investigation into these serious allegations, we have terminated the employment of the two accused, as the behavior seen on tape by management indicates that at a minimum, they violated our zero-tolerance policy,” the company said.
“We strongly encourage all concerned parties to make sure all facts are considered before reaching a conclusion.”
Crying shame…they trying to kill our country…hope they expose them and lock them up…if this proves to be lies…
I kept thinking if it the carnival was in out there would be flooded with guests,so where exactly where they could of been assaulted,them when I saw them and their videos I didn’t find them credible
I was on an MSC cruise and was at Pirates Cove from around 11am to 2pm. Carnival was definitely there that day but arrived earlier than us and left earlier than us, so it actually makes sense that the women were there in the morning. There weren’t a ton of people there because of the poor weather. If they refused the rape kits, it makes sense because they had to hurry back to the boat. If they were raped, I imagine the last thing they would want to do is to be stranded on Freeport. The carnival ship was leaving Freeport as we were getting back to our MSC ship around 3pm.
Personally I see no incentive for two women to claim to be raped in this situation. They found illicit drugs and had rape-like injuries. All we know about the video evidence is what has been claimed by the Pirates Cove manager.
I absolutely believe the women. I hope the US does everything to help bring justice to them. They have no reason to lie, I applaud them for their bravery and for sharing this with the rest of us.
May justice be served where it should, May the truth quickly come to the forefront.
If those two females are lying May the attention they are looking for brings them to open shame.
Not surprising at all the people in the Bahamas are sketch AF!!
Women that claim rape after engaging in poor choices should suffer the sentence they attempted to impose on their customs.
Why are any of you doubting these women when Pirates Cove immediately FIRED the 2 employees? “We have a zero-tolerance policy for fraternizing with guests or behaving in a manner that is unsafe.”….”we have terminated the employment of the two accused, as the behavior seen on tape by management indicates that at a minimum, they violated our zero-tolerance policy,” the company said”
Those 2 employees were also arrested for sexual assault that same day based on video and other evidence.
What part of this story makes ANY of you doubt that this happened? Of course the place being sued and might lose cruise ship business is claiming the woman’s story doesn’t match the video, but they haven’t said what doesn’t match!! If the story was false, why would they fire their employees???
THE VIDEO WAS PROOF ENOUGH FOR 2 MEN TO BE FIRED AND ARRESTED! Why are you doubting these women?
They would fire them for fraternization… which is not rape.. The police haven’t charged them yet but now that they are fired they could leave the island and be in the wind…
Americans… Do not spend your hard earned money in the Bahamas. Especially this place. They DO NOT care about us. There are plenty of Paces to go. We are NOT safe and they cannot ensure safety. They don’t really care for our safety. Plenty of other Islands with better resorts. Why risk, rape, robbery, or murder. They would protect their own before you. Spend your money elsewhere. We were looking into a family vacation in the Bahamas. No way.. They DO NOT CARE about us. Or our safety.. stay away. Plenty of better places to go…