Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced an Emirati man to three months in jail for sexually abusing a fellow Emirati by touching him inappropriately at a furniture store at a mall in Dubai.
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According to official records, the 29-year-old Emirati victim was walking in the store with another person when the defendant came from behind and touched him on his back.
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“I didn’t know why he did that. He escaped and I reported the incident to Dubai Police,” said the victim.
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His countryman testified that they tried to chase the defendant but they couldn’t.
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He said the incident happened at around 10.30pm.
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An Emirati policeman said they managed to identify the victim and arrest him.
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According to Dubai Public Prosecution, the defendant confessed to touching the victim’s shoulder from behind.
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The 20-year-old Emirati defendant was charged with sexual abuse.
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Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced the defendant to three months in absentia but the verdict can be subject for appeal within 15 days.
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