Dros rapist Nicholas Ninow found guilty by Pretoria High Court
Ninow was convicted a short while ago, this after pleading guilty at the beginning of his trial.
#DrosRapist: #NicholasNinow has been found guilty of rape, the possession of drugs and defeating the ends of justice. Sentencing has been postponed until the 16th of October. pic.twitter.com/cy6O6ScQWn
— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) September 16, 2019
Ninow confessed to raping a 7-year-old girl in the bathroom of a Dros restaurant in Pretoria's Silverton area in September last year. A video taken after the incident showed angry patrons shouting at Ninow. The clip was circulated on social media.
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During the trial, Judge Papi Mosopa heard that Ninow had consumed drugs and alcohol prior to the attack.The NPA received some criticism for the move but said at the time that the version of events presented by Ninow in his plea differed to that of the little girl.
Ninow was acquitted on a charge of allegedly assaulting a child minder who tried to open the door of the toilet stall he was found inside.
