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Gang rape trial; defence tell jury not to make moral judgements
2022-04-01
Trial
Summary
In a trial for a gang‑rape case, four men aged 17‑19 are accused of sexually assaulting a 17‑year‑old girl in a car on 27 December 2016. The defendants deny all charges. Lawyers urged jurors not to make moral judgments, arguing that the defendants believed the girl was consenting. The prosecution alleged the girl was forced into sexual acts, including rape, at a remote location and again in the town. The defence highlighted inconsistencies in the girl's statements, her attempts to leave the car, and the defendants' claims of consent. The case is still pending; Justice Tara Burns will charge the jury on Monday. No verdict or sentencing has been announced.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Gang rape trial; defence tell jury not to make moral judgements. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- December 27, 2016 Incident
- 2022-04-01 Publication
Why: "Was that because she was afraid it would be shared? CNI source report
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