Man jailed for raping teen walks free after court sets aside 20-year sentence over flawed trial
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A man from KZN was acquitted after a High Court overturned two rape convictions. The court set aside a 20-year sentence because the original trial was flawed. Judges found significant problems with medical testimony and the evidence provided by the complainant. The court also noted the improper admission of hearsay evidence.
A KZN man has been acquitted after the High Court overturned two rape convictions, finding significant problems with the complainant’s evidence, medical testimony and the admission of hearsay evidence.