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Gang rape trial jury begin deliberating

Summary

In the gang‑rape trial of four men charged with assaulting a 17‑year‑old girl in December 2016, the jury began deliberations after a three‑week evidence period. The defendants, aged 17 to 19 at the time, deny the charges but admit some sexual acts occurred, claiming the victim consented. The prosecution alleges the girl was taken in a car, forced into sexual acts at a remote location, and repeatedly raped, with one man also forcing his penis into her mouth. The jury was instructed to consider each alleged offence separately, determine whether the prosecution proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the acts occurred and that the victim did not consent, and assess the defendants' knowledge or recklessness regarding consent. The jury was sent home at 4 pm to resume deliberations the next day. The trial is ongoing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Gang rape trial jury begin deliberating. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• December 27, 2016 Incident
• 2022-04-04 Publication

Topics

Stage Trial

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