2006, all immoral acts carried out intentionally and directly on a person without valid consent from the latter constitutes of an indecent assault. In the present case, the facts conclude this to be an offense as the accused intentionally ordered the victims to strip naked in broad daylight, in front of a crowd of people but he also ordered them to introduce their fingers in their vaginas and to exhibit themselves in several positions. The accused’s argument that the ceremony was led by the Kimbilikiti spirit in accordance with the lega custom is irrelevant as said custom is against the law and contrary to morality and can therefore not be applied. Therefore, the Court declared the appeal by the accused admissible but unfounded and accordingly confirmed the previous judgement in all its dispositions. THEREFORE; The Court, judicial section; Ruling after the public and due hearing of both parties Having heard the Prosecution in its requests; Receives the accused MUKWANDUME MOMBOLO Jérôme’s appeal and finds it unfounded; confirms the previous judgment in all its provisions; sentence’s the accused to pay in full the fees of the proceedings, payable within the legal deadline or face a 30 day imprisonment. The Appeal Court of Bukavu therefore gathered and delivered at the public hearing of the 21/12/2011 which was attended by the Magistrates Emmanuel SHAMA VU MURHIMBO, President; Vicky TSHIBOLA KABALA and Gabriel MULEMADA, Advisors, in the presence of NGWAPTTHJ MUKEMO, Public Prosecutor and with the assistance of BWENDE RAYMOND,the Court's Clerk. The Clerk The Advisors The President

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