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Prophet jaled 15 years for raping sick congregant
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A Mutoko-based apostolic prophet, Tichaona Usayi (46), was slapped with 15 years in jail by a Bindura regional magistrate after raping a 17-year-old girl in the name of healing session.
Magistrate Elisha Singano sentenced Usayi.
Prosecutor Edward Katsvairo told the court that in December last year, Usayi came to Bindura and started a shrine at Kapfumba village, Musana in Bindura.
The complainant fell sick and her parents took her to Usayi's shrine for healing. Usayi told the parents that he needed three days of prayers with the complainant, and her parents agreed.
The prophet would come at midnight and collect the complainant for prayers.
On 27 December, 2024 he raped her once and threatened to kill her if she reveals the case to anyone.
On January 13, the complainant decided to tell her mother about the rape and the case was reported to the police.
Magistrate Elisha Singano sentenced Usayi.
Prosecutor Edward Katsvairo told the court that in December last year, Usayi came to Bindura and started a shrine at Kapfumba village, Musana in Bindura.
The prophet would come at midnight and collect the complainant for prayers.
On 27 December, 2024 he raped her once and threatened to kill her if she reveals the case to anyone.
On January 13, the complainant decided to tell her mother about the rape and the case was reported to the police.
Source - Byo24News
