A 27-year-old man from Mbembesi, Matabeleland North province, is currently facing serious legal charges related to an alleged incident involving a sex worker. Gracious Lamula appeared before Bulawayo Regional Magistrate Dambudzo Malunga on Thursday, where he pleaded not guilty to the accusations.
According to reports, the incident arose after Lamula did not pay the agreed amount of US$5 for the services rendered. The accused claims that there was a mutual agreement for the encounter, and he intended to pay the agreed fee.
In his defense, Lamula stated, “The complaint and I agreed to have sex together, and I was going to pay her US$5. After our encounter, she asked for another US$5, which I promised to give her the next day. Now, she is accusing me of raping her.”
The court heard that on May 8, the two had been socializing at Fingo Business Centre in Mbembesi, where they decided to continue their evening at Lamula’s residence. Allegations were made that the incident occurred while they were on their way .
The magistrate has remanded Lamula in custody as the case continues to unfold. The proceedings highlight the importance of understanding consent and agreements in intimate situations. Further developments will follow as the legal process takes its course.
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