A 22-year-old man from Beitbridge appeared before the Beitbridge Magistrates Court on charges of attempted rape. He had been arrested for trying to rape his stepmother on Sunday morning.
The accused, whose name has not been disclosed, was convicted of the offence and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), on September 15, 2024, at around 6 AM, the complainant was lying in her blankets in her bedroom when the accused knocked on her door and was permitted to enter. Said the NPA:
He asked for washing powder and the complainant told him that she would give him money to go and buy some later.
He returned a while later and opened the door without knocking, peeped and shut the door before he left.
He returned once more, hurriedly opened the door and walked towards the complainant who was still in her blankets.
He moved around the room, closed the door and the complainant immediately jumped out of the bed and stood on feet.
The accused person pulled down his trousers, charged towards the complainant and tripped her. He removed the complainant’s skirt and tried to rape her.
While they were wrestling, a neighbour who was outside shouted the accused person’s name to stop what he was doing.
The accused stopped his actions upon hearing more neighbours gathering outside. A police report was subsequently filed, leading to his arrest.
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The Adjudicator · 6 months ago
The recent allegations against the 22-year-old man from Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, are troubling and warrant scrutiny. According to reports, the young man was accused by his stepmother of attempting to rape her, leading to his arrest and 15-year prison sentence. However, I firmly believe that this accusation deserves rigorous investigation and questioning.
The severity of the accusation and the swift sentencing raise concerns about the fairness of the process. It is crucial to ensure that the accused receives a fair trial, with t****ugh examination of evidence and witness testimony. The principle of "innocent until proven guilty" must be upheld.
Moreover, false accusations can have devastating consequences, ruining lives and reputations. The accused's future, reputation, and well-being hang in the balance. It is essential to consider alternative perspectives and potential motivations behind the accusation.
Supporting the accused does not imply dismissing the seriousness of ****ual violence. Rather, it emphasizes the importance of due process, fairness, and protecting individuals from malicious claims. The truth must be uncovered through a comprehensive investigation.
I urge authorities to re-examine the case, ensuring that justice is served and the accused's rights are protected. The young man's life and future depend on it.
ZimSketch · 6 months ago
the boy confessed
Antman · 6 months ago
Possibly the boy pleaded guilty thinking that it was going to be swept under the carpet
Mutongi Gava · 6 months ago
Adjudicator, you sound like a rapist. The way you want to defend a criminal were it has been proven that there were neighbors as witnesses, amaze me. Zvino your colleague is gone for the next 15 years.