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Tunisia policemen convicted in rape case

Apr 01, 2014, 6:39 AM EDT
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Two Tunisian policemen have been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a young woman in a case that has triggered angry protests. The woman, known as Meriem Ben Mohamed, said she was attacked after officers stopped her in a car with her fiance. The policemen denied the charges, saying they found the couple in an "immoral position". Attempts to charge the couple with indecency led to public outcry.
Background:
Tunisian police convicted of rape, sentenced to 7 years in prison [AP]
Tunisia policemen jailed for rape of 'Meriem' [BBC]

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