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Trial Examines Alleged Rape by Heaven Nightclub Security Guard

Court hears evidence on the complainant's intoxication, distress, and claims of sexual assault in the ongoing trial of Morenikeji Adewole.

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Overview

  • Morenikeji Adewole, 47, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court for allegedly raping a 19-year-old woman near Heaven nightclub in November 2024, a charge he denies.
  • Witnesses testified about the complainant's severe intoxication, with a friend describing her as too drunk to properly express herself or consent.
  • The complainant reported having sex with the security guard after he allegedly promised to let her into the club, which she later described as deeply distressing.
  • Friends testified that the complainant was crying, vomiting, and visibly upset after the incident, leading them to report it to club security, who were described as dismissive.
  • Prosecutors argue that the complainant's level of intoxication negated her ability to provide valid consent, a central issue in the ongoing trial.