Court gives detailed reasons for acquitting man and lover in ritual shower sex case; prosecution to appeal
A Singaporean judge has released detailed reasons for the acquittal of an elderly man and a woman accused of sexually assaulting the woman's teenage daughter. The prosecution is planning to appeal the decision, which was based on inconsistent evidence.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of judicial processes in sensitive sexual assault trials and the role of evidence credibility.
The judge explained why he acquitted the pair of conspiring to sexually assault the teenager in ritual showers and massages.
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