Muslim teacher for High Court trial over sexual molestation charges

Nezaam Ali

The Muslim scholar accused of sexual misconduct involving nine minor boys was yesterday committed to stand trial in the High Court by Magistrate Alex Moore, who found that a prima facie case was established against him.

At yesterday’s hearing, Magistrate Moore concluded, that there was enough evidence for Nezaam Ali to stand trial in the High Court. “The best place for this case to be ventilated is in the High Court…,” stated Magistrate Moore. Ali, was also told of his right to summon witnesses and he “reserved” his defence, in the presence of his lawyer Nigel Hughes.

Additionally, the court was told of another to be brought against Ali, which will be