Prominent Indian ex-MP gets life sentence for rape
Summary
An Indian court sentenced Prajwal Revanna, a former member of parliament from Karnataka, to life in prison for raping a domestic staff member. Revanna, part of a well-known political family, was found guilty following allegations that surfaced in 2023 with explicit videos. He plans to appeal the decision.Key Facts
- Prajwal Revanna is a former Indian MP from Karnataka.
- He was sentenced to life in prison for raping a domestic worker.
- The allegations came to light in 2023 through videos on social media.
- Revanna denied the charges but was found guilty and sentenced.
- He is the grandson of former Indian Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.
- Revanna left India in April 2024 using a diplomatic passport and was arrested in May after returning from Germany.
- He faces additional charges of two more rape cases and one sexual harassment case.
- Revanna has expressed intent to appeal the life sentence.
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