Teen Testifies Against Alleged Rapist

A 14-year-old girl took the stand in court this week, firmly denying she fabricated claims of rape and sexual assault against 29-year-old Sultani Bakatash. She testified that Bakatash appeared genuinely surprised when she revealed her age during an Uber ride to his Bolton flat — a moment that became central to the prosecution’s case. The state alleges Bakatash supplied vodka to two underage cousins, leaving them intoxicated and vulnerable to assault in his home. The girl recounted meeting Bakatash at a church, where he bought them alcohol, then told them to turn off their phones — a detail that unsettled her. She confirmed he introduced himself as “Sam,” claimed to be 22, and only drank a small amount himself. The defense insists Bakatash is innocent, while the jury heard chilling details from a police interview video and testimony about the girls’ impaired state. Charges include multiple counts of rape and sexual assault — all denied by Bakatash. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/20295da879e7cc12