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Court acquits former India wrestling chief of sexually harassing athletes
A court in New Delhi acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, former head of the Indian wrestling federation, of charges of sexual harassment and stalking by athletes. The verdict followed protests led by wrestlers like Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who accused Singh of misconduct, with the court citing inconsistencies in witness statements.
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