Ayia Napa ‘rape lie’ Brit girl back in court as her lawyer quits over a ‘serious disagreement’
THE lawyer of a British teenager who has been accused of false rape claims has quit after reports of a disagreement with his client and her family.
Appearing before the court last week, he asked British journalists to " be kind about Cyprus" appearing to be more concerned about the impact of the rape claims on the island's tourist industry. "She was not cautioned and was not given access to a lawyer as was her right under the European Convention on Human rights.
A witness said that the girl, wearing a black hoody and leggings, looked 'upset' and appeared to have been crying.Court proceedings have now been adjourned following the lawyers request to withdraw and the teenager will now remain in Nicosia Prison until August 19.Minutes before she was charged, the girl had sent a frantic message to friends that broke off mid-sentence.
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