Navy man acquitted of raping a minor


IPOH: A navy personnel has been acquitted of rape charges and sexually assaulting a minor four years ago after the Sessions Court ruled that the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.

Judge Jean Sharmila Jesudason discharged and acquitted Mohd Muhazzam Shah Abdul Salem, 40, saying there were inconsistencies and gaps in the prosecution’s case that were not clarified during investigations or through witness testimony.

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