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Pastor Gumbura convicted of 4 counts of rape
31 Jan 2014 at 12:47hrs | Views
Independent End Time Message founder and pastor Robert Martin Gumbura, who made headlines for allegedly raping and abusing female members of his church, has been convicted of four counts of rape.
RMG Independent End Time message leader Robert Martin Gumbura has been convicted of four counts of rape and one on possession of p*rnographic material.
The matter has been stood down to 2.15pm today for aggravation and mitigation.
The sentencing has been postponed to Monday.
Gumbura, who has been in custody since November last year, denied the charges.
Judgment was postponed on January 8 - the initial verdict date - when the court inspected Gumbura's Marlborough mansion.
Regional magistrate Mr Hoseah Mujaya then set January 24 as the judgment date but ruling was again deferred as the magistrate said he was not feeling well. The State closed its case after leading evidence from 12 witnesses, including the alleged victims.
Gumbura, who has 11 wives and 30 children, claims the sexual encounters with the complainants were consensual. His lawyers, Ms Rekai Maposa and Mr Emmanuel Samundombe, said Gumbura intended to marry the women.
RMG Independent End Time message leader Robert Martin Gumbura has been convicted of four counts of rape and one on possession of p*rnographic material.
The matter has been stood down to 2.15pm today for aggravation and mitigation.
The sentencing has been postponed to Monday.
Gumbura, who has been in custody since November last year, denied the charges.
Judgment was postponed on January 8 - the initial verdict date - when the court inspected Gumbura's Marlborough mansion.
Regional magistrate Mr Hoseah Mujaya then set January 24 as the judgment date but ruling was again deferred as the magistrate said he was not feeling well. The State closed its case after leading evidence from 12 witnesses, including the alleged victims.
Gumbura, who has 11 wives and 30 children, claims the sexual encounters with the complainants were consensual. His lawyers, Ms Rekai Maposa and Mr Emmanuel Samundombe, said Gumbura intended to marry the women.
Source - Byo24News
