January 12, 2010
Court Rules Child Murderer As 'Sane'
Emirati RO, accused of murdering a four-year-old boy after sexually assaulting him in a mosque during Eid Al Adha, is in a sound mental state and is fully aware of all his actions, a psychiatrist's report has found. The report says defendant RO still wishes to engage in deviant sexual practices, particularly with children, Dubai Criminal Court heard yesterday. However, defence lawyer Mohammed Al Saadi cast doubt on the findings of the doctor who prepared the document. Al Saadi said that, in view of the severe penalties his client could face if found guilty – which range from life imprisonment with hard labour to the death penalty – he wished to hold discussions with the doctor.Click Here For The Full Story......