Sierra Leone News: Accused rapist discharged

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A businessman, Mohamed Turay, allegedly raped an 11-year old girl on 10 March 2017. The 29-year old businessman was arrested and charged with sexual penetration of a child contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. He was committed for trial at the High Court following preliminary investigations. Turay was put on bail. However, there has been no progress into his case. The presiding Justice, Alusine Sesay, on Monday 9 July 2018 said they cannot try sexual penetration cases for two years. He ordered the accused Mohamed Turay be discharged. EDB/9/7/18 By Edna Brown-Dauphine Friday July 13, 2018.

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