Femi Olaleye: Lagos Doctor’s R@pe Conviction Nullified by Appeal Court
Lagos doctor Femi Olaleye has regained his freedom following a ruling by the Court of Appeal that nullified his earlier conviction for rape.
Olaleye had been sentenced to life imprisonment in October 2023 for the alleged rape of his wife’s niece.
The appellate court found that the trial court’s conviction was flawed, citing inconsistencies and unreliable evidence presented during the trial, particularly from Olaleye’s estranged wife and the alleged survivor.
The appeal highlighted several issues, including the failure to verify the voluntariness of Olaleye’s confession made under duress.