Indian Court Acquits Former Wrestling Chief Brij Bhushan in Sexual Harassment Case
An Indian court has acquitted former wrestling chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment charges, a decision that has been met with both relief from his supporters and vows of appeal from the accusers. The case involved allegations from several female wrestlers against the influential sports official.
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Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case
Top female wrestlers vow to appeal following the controversial acquittal.
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While the court ruled in lawmaker Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's favor, female athletes say their legal battle is not over. The case sparked months of protests by India's leading female wrestlers.
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A Delhi court has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The sexual harassment case involved allegations from several women wrestlers. Suspended WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar was also found not guilty. The trial concluded after three years with the court examining many witnesses. This verdict follows months of protests by prominent wrestlers demanding justice.
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The remarks came hours after a Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan and co-accused Vinod Tumar in the case filed by the women wrestlers.
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A court in New Delhi acquitted the former head of the Indian wrestling federation on Monday of charges of sexual harassment and stalking brought by medal-winning athletes, his lawyer said. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, 69, a former lawmaker from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), had been accused by some women wrestlers of groping and demanding sexual favours, allegations that he denied. The case triggered weeks of demonstrations in 2023 led by top wrestlers, inc...
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The case stemmed from allegations of sexual harassment made by six women wrestlers, including Olympian Vinesh Phogat. It sparked nationwide protests, multiple court proceedings and intense public debate.
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He was accused of groping and demanding sexual favours
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