Omotoso, co-accused acquitted of all rape, trafficking charges

Nigerian televangelist Timothy Omotoso and his co-accused, Lusanda Solani and Zikiswa Sitho, were acquitted of all 32 charges, including rape, human trafficking, and racketeering, by the Gqeberha High Court after nearly eight years of legal proceedings. Judge Irma Schoeman ruled that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, despite expressing skepticism about the defendants' accounts. The lengthy trial was marked by numerous delays and legal challenges, as multiple women had accused the trio of serious crimes under the guise of church operations. The case has drawn significant public attention and controversy throughout its duration. Omotoso, the leader of Jesus Dominion International, was arrested in 2017 following the allegations. The verdict has left many questioning the judicial process in such high-profile cases.