Sat Apr 19 14:27:49 UTC 2025: ## Kerala Man Acquitted After Years-Long False Rape Accusation
**Kottayam, Kerala –** C.D. Jomon, a paramedical institute owner from Kerala, has been acquitted of rape charges after a four-year legal battle. The charges, filed in December 2017, stemmed from an accusation made by a former student who claimed Jomon raped her on a train journey in 2016.
Jomon’s arrest was dramatic, with police taking him from his home in front of his family without explanation. He spent a month in judicial custody before being granted bail. The ordeal severely impacted his life; his institute was raided and sealed, leading to significant financial and emotional hardship.
A major breakthrough occurred this January when the complainant confessed to fabricating the accusation at the behest of her boyfriend. She publicly apologized to Jomon during a church retreat, revealing that her boyfriend had coerced her into signing a blank document and then used it to file the false complaint. He had also attempted to blackmail Jomon for money.
Despite the devastating impact of the false accusation and his knowledge of those involved in the conspiracy, Jomon has chosen to forgive. He stated that the ordeal almost led him to suicide, but he persevered to prove his innocence. The acquittal marks a turning point for Jomon, who described Easter as his “resurrection” from years of suffering. The case highlights the devastating consequences of false accusations and the significant delays that can occur within the legal system.
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