Napa rape teen tells court was ‘forced to sign’ false statement

15-10-2019 Cyprus Mail CyprusMail Warmer

Napa rape teen tells court was ‘forced to sign’...

The trial of a British teenager who sparked a complex police investigation with a claim that she was gang-raped resumed in Paralimni on Tuesday, with the defendant taking the stand.

The 19-year-old, who has not been publicly identified, faces one charge of public mischief. She is accused of making a false criminal complaint of being raped by 12 Israeli tourists at a hotel in Ayia Napa on July 17.

The Israeli men – on holiday on the island – were arrested and interrogated but later released.

The case took a twist ten days later when police said the British teen had fabricated claims and...

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Napa rape teen tells court was ‘forced to sign’ false statement

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