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Brij Bhushan says he is happy after harassment acquittal
NDTV··3 Aug
BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh told NDTV on August 3 he is very happy after a Delhi court acquitted him in the wrestlers' sexual harassment case. He said only the women wrestlers can speak about their pain and noted the court used the term honourably acquitted. Vinesh Phogat said wrestlers will appeal the decision as soon as possible.
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What It Means For You
- Women wrestlers can follow whether lawyers file an appeal after the Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on August 3.
- Sports administrators may watch federation governance debates after the 2023 Jantar Mantar protest ended in trial court acquittal.
- Anyone who followed the WFI scandal can note Vinesh Phogat said wrestlers have not lost hope and will continue their fight.
What's Happening
- BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh told NDTV on August 3 he is very happy after a Delhi court acquitted him in the wrestlers' sexual harassment case.
- He said only the women wrestlers can speak about their pain and noted the court used the term honourably acquitted.
- Vinesh Phogat said wrestlers will appeal the decision as soon as possible and accused the system of protecting Singh from the start.
Wrestlers Plan Appeal After Delhi Court Verdict
- Wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia protested at Jantar Mantar in January 2023 demanding Singh's resignation as WFI chief.
- Delhi Police filed a 1,500-page charge sheet in June 2023 after completing its investigation into the allegations.
- The BJP denied Singh a 2024 Lok Sabha ticket from Kaiserganj; his son Karan Bhushan Singh won the seat instead.
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