Italy outraged as court finds victim too ugly to be raped

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AP Rome
Last Updated : Mar 13 2019 | 7:55 PM IST

Italy's justice ministry has ordered a preliminary inquiry into an appeals court ruling that overturned a rape verdict on the grounds that the victim was too ugly to be raped.

The ruling has sparked outrage in Italy, including a flash mob Monday outside the Ancona court where protesters shouted "Shame!" and held up signs saying "indignation."

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First Published: Mar 13 2019 | 7:55 PM IST

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