Myanmar court dismisses charges against a nursery school bus driver accused of raping a toddler, in a case that generated great public interest because of widespread doubts the defendant was guilty.
Aung Kyaw Myo, left, a nursery school bus driver accused of raping a toddler, standing with his mother Daw Yee, gestures respectfully before talking to media after he was released outside a court in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Wednesday, Dec.18, 2019. Myo was first arrested in May soon after the rape of the 2-year, 11-month-old girl, who was given the pseudonym "Victoria" by supporters and the media to protect her privacy.
Aung Kyaw Myo was first arrested in May soon after the rape of the 2-year, 11-month-old girl, who was given the pseudonym “Victoria” by supporters and the media to protect her privacy. He was released due to insufficient evidence but later rearrested. “I didn’t misbehave with the kid. My hands are clean. This is the truth.” Aung Kyaw Myo, also known as Aung Gyi, told reporters after the court released him. He offered thanks to the public for their support and the desire to hear the truth in the case. The incident occurred on his first day working as a driver for the school.Khin Maung Zaw, one of the defense lawyers, said the judge had been searching for the truth.
“We got threats as well,” she told reporters. “So this is the happiest moment for me in my 15 years as a lawyer.”
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