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Men who raped teenage girl in Rotherham are on the run after skipping trial
The National Crime Agency is searching for two men who absconded before sentencing after a jury convicted all three defendants of rape and trafficking.
- On Thursday, a jury at Sheffield Crown Court found three men guilty of grooming, trafficking, and repeatedly raping a vulnerable teenage girl, despite the defendants claiming the abuse was consensual or a case of mistaken identity.
- Jurors heard how the men targeted a 14-year-old girl, plying her with drugs and alcohol to coerce her into repeated abuse occurring "countless times" over around 18 months, according to the National Crime Agency.
- Specialist Prosecutor Melissa Garner recognized the victim's "strength throughout this case," stating her determination was crucial in bringing the offenders to justice after years of systematic exploitation.
- Only Ghazanfar Hussain appeared in court to hear the verdicts; his brother Mudasar Hussain and Kamir Ifzal Khan remain on the run after absconding before trial.
- Sentencing occurs Friday morning at Sheffield Crown Court, while Operation Stovewood investigators pursue a manhunt for the fugitives as part of an investigation supporting around 1,150 potential victims.
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The Independent (US)Manhunt launched for two Rotherham rapists who fled before verdict
Three men were found guilty on Thursday, but only one was in court to hear the verdict
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