Pastor found not guilty of sexual assault despite judge finding offences 'proved beyond reasonable doubt'

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A pastor accused of forcing a parishioner to have sex with him during a 'prayer of deliverance' is found not guilty, even with the judge ruling the sexual offences were 'proven beyond a reasonable doubt'.

A pastor accused of forcing a parishioner to have sex with him during a "prayer of deliverance" has been found not guilty by the ACT Supreme Court, despite the judge ruling the offences had been "proven beyond a reasonable doubt".Alofa Masina, 54, was found not guilty of one count of rape and three counts of acts of indecency

Prosecutor Skye Jerome told the court the woman had told police she only agreed to the sexual acts because she genuinely believed she would be cursed if she did not comply. Ms Jerome told the court Mr Masina said if the woman told anyone, she would not get her blessing; she would be cursed instead.

 

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He's not white. So obviously he is not responsible for his actions due to historical racist oppression. He shouldn't be held responsible for any of his actions.

How does that work ? please explain

All I can say is that I hope his community banishes him and 'defrocks' him. Look at the size of this monster, look at the arrogant smirk on his face. That poor woman, what a disgrace.

Even a 12 person jury found him guilty he’d still get off.

TheRealKerryG 'Today Justice David Mossop found the offences had happened, but not within the date range on the indictment, which left him with no other choice but to find Alofa Masina not guilty.'

That’s just wrong on every level possible.

There you go again, Australian justice system.

Do we know if the case can be retried if new evidence becomes available?

Again and again.

Jesus

What a sick joke & travesty of justice. Lucky karma is non-denominational.

Sorry....WHAT ?

Hillsong?

ok but which state is the cyber actor based in?

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