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The state has indicated that it will go ahead with the prosecution of
entertainment personality, Kwasi Kyei Darkwah (KKD), for rape.
According to the state prosecutors, they will prosecute KKD even
though the alleged victim, 19-yar-old Ewuraffe Orleans Thompson has
written to them declaring his disinterest in case.
The Airport Police arrested KKD on December 27, 2014 after the
19-year-old accused him of raping her in a hotel washroom. The Human
Rights Court in Accra granted the ace broadcaster bail on humanitarian
grounds after 19 days in detention.
It was thought that in the wake of the lady’s letter, the prosecution
may enter a nole prosequi and discontinue with the case.
But ACP Atimbila told Joy News’ Anny Osabutey after Thursday’s hearing
that the state intends to press on despite the girl’s declaration that
she will no longer cooperate with prosecutors.
The case was adjourned to January 29 after state prosecutors said they
have gathered the summary of evidence and the bill of indictment and
it is important to serve KDD’s lawyers for them to study same, Joy
News’ Anny Osabutey reported.
The prosecutors asked for a week’s adjournment to enable KKD’s counsel
have access to the document.
KKD was present in court.
Credit: Myjoyonline.com
