The self proclaimed Pastor Timothy Omotoso's bid to dismiss the evidence in human trafficking case is denied in Gqeberha high court.
Pastor Timothy Omotoso was arrested on 20 April 2017 by the South African Priority Crimes Unit, Hawks at Port Elizabeth International Airport. That is after he was accused of grooming children then start abusing and having sex with them from the age of 14.
The trial has been facing delays ever since and that led to many witnesses withdrawing their willingness to testify on the cases due to personal reasons and as a result the charges moved from 63 to 32 charges.
Omotoso the Nigerian national is facing charges related to human trafficking in persons for sexual purposes,, racketeering, rape, and sexual assault, together with his two co-accused, Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho. The Judge Irma Schoeman ruled that the prosecution should continue with the evidence brought before court for a trial.
The Omotoso trial has been postponed to December 9 for the defence to present its case and he will remain in custody, while his two co-accused are awaiting further legal proceedings.
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