Appeal Court acquits monk accused of sex abuse - DailyNews
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Source: Daily News
Published: 2026-05-05 05:33 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Crime & Justice, Law & Courts, Sexual Violence, Crime & Justice
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The Court of Appeal yesterday set aside a 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence imposed on a Buddhist monk by the Embilipitiya High Court, citing serious inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case.
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