Zimbabwe: High Court Rejects ZCC Bishop's Appeal Over Congregant's Death During Exorcism Says Religious Healing Not an Excuse

Zimbabwe: High Court Rejects ZCC Bishop's Appeal Over Congregant's Death During Exorcism Says Religious Healing Not an Excuse

The High Court has rejected an appeal bid by a ZCC bishop jailed over the death of a congregant during an exorcism, ruling that his claim that the fatal assault formed part of a religious healing ritual could not override medical evidence showing the woman died from injuries inflicted during the beating.

Bishop jailed over fatal exorcism assault – DailyNews

Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER A BULAWAYO High Court has sentenced a Zion Christian Church bishop to 10 years in prison for a... To access this content, please purchase a subscription by clicking the button below and select a package of your choice! Subscriptions