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Bozzie Sheffi secured the acquittal of her client in a multi-handed rape trial at Harrow Crown Court.

10/12/2024

The case involved allegations of rape, said to have occurred over a 3-month period in a multi-occupancy house where two of the four defendants and the complainant resided. Bozzie’s client was variously described as being in charge of the house.

The case required sensitive cross-examination of the complainant, a careful analysis of the timeline presented in evidence and the late introduction of medical evidence in respect of Bozzie’s client.

After a 26-day trial, the jury acquitted Bozzie’s client of rape.

Bozzie was instructed and assisted by Paul Turnbull and Sarah Rimmer of MMA Solicitors.

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