Rape charges: ex-minister Damien Abad released without charge

2023-06-09T09:59:56.045Z

Highlights: Former minister Damien Abad is accused of rape. He was heard in court on Wednesday. He has not yet been indicted, according to sources close to the case. The case has been adjourned until next week, sources say. The trial is expected to last at least a few days before the case is adjourned again for a second time, the source says. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org.

Former minister Damien Abad, targeted by accusations of rape, was heard Wednesday in custody and emerged free from his hearing the same evening without having been indicted, we learned Friday from sources close to the case.