The actor is accused of raping a minor, an allegation he vehemently denied.He was prosecuted for allegedly raping a minor – a teenage girl he adopted and has been living with his family.
Mr Armstrong was also charged with rape, intimidation, conspiracy and supplying drugs or instruments to procure abortion.On Wednesday, the case against the actor resumed hearing in the court where his accuser gave her testimony.In an interview with PREMIUM TIMES on Friday, the actor’s lawyer Emmanuel Pantaleon described the case as an attempt at blackmail.According to Mr Armstrong, who said he is innocent, his accuser lived with him for four years.
“However, Rollas chose to issue a suspension even without hearing from me, hearing from my lawyer or my manager. It was pure bigotry. This is a guild that I have served diligently for the past 23 years,” he said.Speaking with this newspaper, Mr Armstrong’s counsel confirmed that yhe case has been opened to hearing.“We can’t speculate at this moment. The case is in court, so we are not allowed to comment.BackgroundThe Actors Guild of Nigeria suspended him following the rape allegation.
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