A five member Supreme Court panel presided over by Justice Anin Yeboah today acquitted and discharged a 40 year old former teacher, Eric Asante, who has already served a 15 year jail term for having carnal knowledge of a 14-year old girl who was his pupil while he taught in Tamale.
The court said the evidence adduced by State prosecutors some 15 years ago against the accused person could not have supported his conviction.
The court directed that the now acquitted and discharged man should apply in a separate application for compensation.
His lawyer, Francis Sosu said he will apply for 10 million Cedis compensation for his client.
Story by: Wilberforce Asare
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