Court of Appeals Upholds Acquittal of Three Young Men Accused of Assaulting a Minor
01 Feb 2021
Verdict Details:
The Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court ruling acquitting three young men accused of assaulting a minor by force.
Defense Details:
Attorney Bashar Al-Nassar, representing the third defendant, argued before the court that the claims made by the alleged victim lacked credibility. He highlighted several key points:
- The girl had admitted that her parents frequently admitted her to a psychiatric hospital due to her habit of running away and leaving home.
- Her father confirmed that she suffers from psychological issues, and her cousin stated that she often creates problems and blames others for them.
- Investigations by law enforcement revealed that her allegations were baseless, and she had multiple previous reports of absconding.
Al-Nassar further emphasized that the forensic medical report contradicted her claims. It stated that there were no signs of violence, resistance, or evidence indicating an attempt at assault.
Court’s Decision:
Based on the presented evidence, including the lack of any physical or credible proof, the court dismissed the accusations and upheld the acquittal of the three young men.