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Imam Jailed for Life Over Sexual Assaults
An imam has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting multiple women and girls. Victims testified that he used claims of supernatural powers to manipulate them.
14 May, 15:23 — 14 May, 16:18
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BBCHigh86d ago
I was sexually assaulted by an imam. He told me he had supernatural powers
Abdul Halim Khan would tell young girls they needed "curing" from "bad spirits". The BBC has spoken to two of his victims about their experiences.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual87d ago
Imam jailed for life after raping and sexually assaulting women and girls
Abdul Halim Khan was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday
By Ted Hennessey and Katie Harwood
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First report: The Independent · 14 May, 15:23|Full coverage: 2 · 54m|Window: 54m
