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Nigerian paramedic jailed 12yrs for sexually assaulting a teenage patient in an ambulance while she was having a medical emergency on their way to the hospital in the U.S.

A Mecklenburg County jury has found a 34-year-old paramedic, Akingbiwaju Opadele, guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage patient while transporting her to a hospital in an ambulance.

Opadele, who worked with Fort Mill Emergency Medical Services, was convicted of second degree forcible s+x offense and s+xual activity by a custodian following a trial that concluded earlier this month. He was sentenced to 144 months in prison and ordered to register as a s+x offender for 30 years.

Prosecutors said the incident occurred on January 17, 2023, after the victim suffered a seizure at school and was being transported by Fort Mill EMS to Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital.

According to an indictment, Opadele sexually assaulted the teenager while she was physically helpless and mentally incapacitated.

The victim reported the assault after arriving at the hospital, leading authorities to investigate and arrest Opadele in March 2023.

He was initially charged with second degree forcible sex offense, sexual activity by a custodian, and sexual contact or penetration under the pretext of medical treatment. However, prosecutors dropped the medical treatment-related charge in August.

Following his arrest, Opadele posted a $15,000 bond and spent no time in jail before his conviction. As a result, he will not receive any credit for time served toward his prison sentence.

Jennyclay:
How can you rape someone who is already in 50/50 chances in between life & death.

The court should have been sentenced to death.

Bunch of sick Nigerian men everywhere

Ezeama400:
As for those parents who take their kids to childcare/daycare both home and abroad, always try to know the identity of the person you are leaving your child/children for.

You are warned!

Stephen0mozzy:
Condemn the action which is truly immoral and despicable.

But it's not the right place to show your complete ignorance about how poor in brain function it is to generalize the action of one person over the gender of an entire country.

peculiar3:
...hmmmm, a wise person wouldn't rush into hasty judgement without hearing both sides especially as it concerns western women....

....blacks over there are usually victims of false allegations, don't be surprised if the said victim confesses tomorrow.......it wouldn't be the first time