An Accra High Court Presided over by Justice Kofi Dorgu, has granted bail to Rabih Haddad, a Lebanese national who is alleged to have raped his house help.
The Judge granted the bail in the sum of GHC500, 000 with 2 sureties.
According to the judge, the prosecution could not prove beyond doubt why the accused should not be granted bail and that the accused has been living in the country for the past 10 years and has no criminal record.
The judge, however ordered the accused to submit his passport to the court registry.
Lawyer Ralph Opoku Adusei pleading for bail for his client, told the court that the accused had been visiting hospital since he was arrested and has a medical report as proof which was submitted as exhibit.
The lawyer prayed the court to grant the accused bail since he has no criminal record,a family man with two children, sole bread winner and someone willing to hand over his passport.
Ghana | Atinkaonline.com |
