Iranian national acquitted of indecent assault
over lack of evidence
2007/09/28
YOKOHAMA -- A man has been acquitted of the indecent assault of a woman at his home in January last year, due to lack of evidence.
The Yokohama District Court found the defendant, an antique goods dealer and an Iranian national, not guilty for a lack of evidence. Prosecutors had demanded that the accused spend four years behind bars for indecent assault, resulting in injury.
Presiding Judge Kenichi Kurita pointed out that the alleged victim's testimony changed during the trial and could not be trusted, declaring, "It cannot be concluded that the man molested her despite her will."
The man was charged with fondling the body of a 32-year-old acquaintance at his home in Midori-ku, Yokohama, on Jan. 28, 2006, causing her slight neck injuries. (Mainichi)