Saudi millionaire cleared of rape after claiming he 'accidentally' penetrated teenager

December 16, 2015 20:57

A Saudi millionaire has been cleared of rape charges after claiming he accidentally penetrated the victim when he fell on her. The property developer was accused of raping the 18-year-old girl while she was sleeping on a couch at his apartment in Maida Vale, west London.

During the trial at Southwark Crown Court, Abdulaziz explained that he tripped and fell on the girl.

On 7 August, 2014, the victim and her 24-year-old female friend met the millionaire at the Circ le Soir club and returned with him to his apartment where the other girl had sex with him. The teenager slept on a sofa but woke up to find Abdulaziz allegedly trying to force himself on her.

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