Pastor Omotoso back in court for second bail plea

By Anda Nqonji
SABC News
August 29, 2017

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Timothy Omotoso faces 22 charges related to contravening the Sexual Offences Act‚ with two charges of rape contained in the charge sheet.

Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotoso will appear in the Port Elizabeth Magistrate's court on Tuesday for a second bail application.

He was denied bail by the magistrate, citing that he was a flight risk and could intimidate witnesses.

The presiding magistrate, Thandeka Mashile said that the nature and gravity of the offences permitted no bail.

She cited that Omotoso was in the country illegally, with false documents, and therefore could be a flight risk.

The Jesus Dominion International Church leader faces charges of human trafficking and sexual abuse after allegedly keeping under-age girls at his house in Durban.

Omotoso has since changed legal teams after his failed first bail attempt and he is expected to present the court with new evidence.

He faces 22 charges related to contravening the Sexual Offences Act‚ with two charges of rape contained in the charge sheet.