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Brij Bhushan Acquitted in Sexual Harassment Case
Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has been acquitted by a Delhi court of sexual harassment charges, prompting Olympian Vinesh Phogat to announce that the wrestlers will appeal.
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01Court Acquits Former BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh
A Delhi court has acquitted former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of the sexual harassment charges filed against him by women wrestlers.
The allegations were brought by several prominent Indian female athletes and Olympians. The case followed high-profile protests where some of the country's most celebrated athletes left their training to protest on the streets, risking their reputations and careers to bring charges against the powerful political figure.
02Wrestlers Vow to Appeal the Verdict
Following the court's ruling, Olympian Vinesh Phogat, a key figure in the protests against Singh, announced that the wrestlers intend to challenge the acquittal in court.
Phogat noted that it took immense courage for the women to come forward and file these cases, adding that many had backed down due to pressure. She stated that the wrestlers have not lost hope and will continue their legal fight by filing an appeal against the court's decision.