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Jessey Fazan Jackson v Republic [2021] KEHC 4045 (KLR)

[2021] KEHC 4045 (KLR) High Court of Kenya
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Court
High Court of Kenya
Case number
4045
Citation
[2021] KEHC 4045 (KLR)
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal against conviction and sentenceCoramHon. Justice R. Nyakundi
Holding

The court found that the appellant was convicted on direct and circumstantial evidence, and the conviction is upheld.

Facts

The appellant was charged with sexual assault on 14.12.2016 at Malindi Bus Stage. The victim testified that the appellant touched her vagina, and the case was supported by circumstantial evidence.

Issues

  1. Whether the prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant sexually assaulted the victim
  2. Whether the trial court erred in admitting the victim's report and evidence

Reasoning

The court concluded that the prosecution's evidence, including the victim's testimony and circumstantial evidence, was sufficient to support the conviction.

Outcome

Appeal dismissed

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