38-year-old Khateebulla Mirza accused of rape in Sydney, claims delusional mental state justified actions; faces judge-alone trial on 8 charges, including sexual assault and assault.

38-year-old Khateebulla Mirza, accused of raping a woman at knifepoint in Sydney, allegedly believed his actions were "morally justified" due to delusional mental state. Mirza faces a judge-alone trial in Downing Centre District Court, pleading not guilty to eight charges including sexual assault and assault. Prior to the attack, he is also accused of indecently touching women in Marrickville and Zetland.

June 12, 2024
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