Nigerian doctor Femi Olaleye acquitted of raping his wife's niece due to trial errors and unreliable evidence.

The Court of Appeal in Lagos has acquitted Dr. Femi Olaleye, a cancer care specialist, of raping his wife's 16-year-old niece. The appellate court overturned his life sentence, citing errors in the original trial, including unreliable evidence from his estranged wife and the alleged survivor. The court found that there were material contradictions and a lack of credible evidence proving the victim's age.

November 29, 2024
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