Bail Denied for Man Accused of Raping Eight-Year-Old Stepdaughter in Atteridgeville

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The Atteridgeville magistrate's court on Wednesday denied bail to a 42-year-old Zimbabwean man accused of raping his girlfriend’s eight-year-old daughter.

A 42-year-old Zimbabwean man accused of raping his girlfriend's eight-year-old daughter was denied bail by the Atteridgeville magistrate's courtFollow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!

He denied committing the offence in court and requested bail through his legal representative because he was the family’s breadwinner and needed to provide for them.The denial of bail underscores the severe nature of the allegations and the court's commitment to ensuring justice in such grave matters.

Upon returning home from work and finding the accused had left for his night shift, the younger child informed the mother that the accused had lied about the victim’s whereabouts.

 

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