Groping of classmate 'intended as a joke'

Groping of classmate 'intended as a joke'

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Dubai: A college student has claimed that he was joking when he groped his classmate and tried to kiss her, a court heard on Thursday.

"The whole matter was a joke ... I am student and have come to the UAE to earn a living. I am taking English courses to improve my second language...I didn't intend to break the law," argued the 24-year-old Egyptian student when he defended himself before the Dubai Court of First Instance.

"I noticed that many couples hug and kiss in the college so I thought why not give it a shot."

The Public Prosecution charged the suspect, M.S., with molesting the Ethiopian girl, A.D., by hugging her, groping her and attempting to kiss her against her will. The suspect handed Presiding Judge Abdul Majid Al Nezamy a written waiver from the girl confirming that she dropped her charges against him. Police also have a number of pictures taken by a surveillance camera which implicate the suspect.

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