Bishop Franco Mulakkal Acquitted By Kerala Court In Nun Rape Case

On January 14, Bishop Franco Mulakkal was acquitted by a Kerala court. The former priest was accused of raping a nun multiple times over a period of two years. 57-year-old Mulakkal was the first Catholic bishop in India to go on trial for rape. In 2018, the nun had accused Franco Mulakkal of repeatedly raping her between 2014 and 2016. Several street protests were held by nuns demanding action by the church, police and the Kerala government. Watch the video to know more.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 14, 2022 05:37 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

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