一名伦敦伊玛目,54岁,被判犯有21起性犯罪,包括9起强奸,针对7名年仅12岁的受害者,滥用其宗教权威来操纵和控制他们。 A London imam, 54, convicted of 21 sexual offences, including nine rapes, against seven victims as young as 12, abused his religious authority to manipulate and control them.

Abdul Halim Khan,54岁,原伦敦伊玛目,在2004年至2015年期间被判定犯有21起性犯罪,包括9起强奸和多起袭击,对7名受害者(甚至年仅12岁)实施性犯罪。 Abdul Halim Khan, 54, a former London imam, has been convicted of 21 sexual offences, including nine rapes and multiple assaults, committed against seven victims—some as young as 12—between 2004 and 2015. 检察官说,他滥用他的宗教权威,谎称精灵拥有精神,用黑魔法威胁受害者以维持控制。 Prosecutors said he abused his religious authority, falsely claiming spiritual possession by a jinn and threatening victims with black magic to maintain control. 案件出现于2018年,当时最年轻的受害人向教师报告了虐待情况。 The case emerged in 2018 when the youngest victim reported abuse to a teacher. Khan否认了所有指控,指称是阴谋,但在5月14日判刑前在Snaresbrook市法院被判有罪,并被还押候审。 Khan denied all charges, alleging a conspiracy, but was found guilty at Snaresbrook Crown Court and remanded in custody ahead of sentencing on May 14. 幸存者谈到持久的创伤,赞扬调查人员的支持,当局强调必须追究有权有势的施虐者的责任,并相信幸存者。 Survivors spoke of lasting trauma and praised investigators for their support, with authorities emphasizing the importance of holding powerful abusers accountable and believing survivors.