of sexual penetration on…., in such circumstances where he is in charge of her education ; to have committed, in the same circumstances of time and space, gestures, touching and caressing for sexual purposes on the said minor being less than 16 years old Offences provided for and punished by articles 320 and 320 bis of the Penal Code; Whereas, in the light of the case file and the hearing debates no evidence has been adduced to convict the accused for the facts of rape by a person in charge of the victim’s education and the facts of rape by a person in charge of his education and pedophilia; That it is therefore appropriate to acquit him; On Civil damages Whereas the claimant for civil damages on behalf of…declared to institute a civil action but further withdrew his application for damages; That it is appropriate to accept his withdrawal; Whereas it is also appropriate to order the costs to be borne by the Treasury; FOR THESE REASONS Ruling publicly in the presence of parties in correctional matters and at first instance;  Orders acquittal of…;  Accepts the withdrawal from claiming the damages;  Declares the accused guilty;  Orders the offender to pay the costs; All in application of the above-mentioned provisions, reading being made by President. Thus done, tried and pronounced on the above-mentioned day, month and year. And signed by the PRESIDENT and the REGISTRAR.

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