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Court of Appeal orders suspect in sexual offense case to remain in custody until trial

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An appeals court rejected a defendant's request to be released until his trial.
The defendant faces charges including rape, indecent assault, and sexual harassment.
The court upheld the District Court's decision to keep the defendant in custody.
The prosecution requested his detention until the case is heard.
The court cited the possibility of conviction and the risk of the defendant not appearing for trial due to his ties to areas not controlled by the Republic.

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The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal from a defendant facing charges of rape, indecent assault, sexual harassment, and other related offenses. This decision upholds a previous ruling by the District Court, meaning the defendant will remain in custody until his trial.

The defendant had sought release until the trial, but the Court of Appeal denied this request. The Prosecuting Authority had requested his detention until the case is heard.

According to Philenews, the Court of Appeal determined that the complainant's claims suggest a likelihood of conviction. Additionally, the court cited the defendant's connections to areas not controlled by the Republic as creating a real risk that he might not appear for trial. The defendant has been referred to the Famagusta Assize Court for trial.

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