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28.12.2014 General News

‘Rape’ Claims Against KKD False, Sex Was ‘Consensual’—Lawyer

By CitifmOnline.com
Rape Claims Against KKD False, Sex Was Consensual—Lawyer
28.12.2014 LISTEN

Lawyer for Kwasi Kyei Darkwa (KKD), Nana Asante Bediatuo, has rejected the allegations of rape against his client. KKD was arrested by the Police on Sunday in Accra, and sent to the Airport Police for questioning. Nana Asante Bediatuo told Citi News that his client and the complainant had “consensual sex” but dismissed the claims of sexual assault being made against KKD.

According to him, KKD was innocent of all the charges and that “the fact that they had consensual sex does not mean that they had a relationship.” Nana Bediatuo stated that the allegations had come as a surprise to his client but added that the police had the responsibility of investigating the matter.

While admitting that a charge of rape was not bailable, Nana Asante Bediatuo asserted that the facts of the case as stated by the complainant did not support the charge of rape. “He himself is in some shock because what the lady is alleging is not what happened and we believe that the facts will establish that it could not have been as alleged by the lady,” he continued.

He added that he was interested in ensuring the rights of KKD are respected as “the law requires that in 48 hours of being arrested you are sent to court for the court to determine whether or not you are supposed to be remanded or released on bail”. Nana Bediatuo also confirmed that KKD is still being held at the Airport Police Station pending the conclusion of the investigation.

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