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Man jailed for defilement acquitted after appeal

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A man jailed for attempting to defile a nine-year-old girl has been released by the High Court after he appealed.

Sammy Mugo was sentenced to 20 years in jail on August 3, 2016, by Mukurweini Principal Magistrate Victor Chianda.

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