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Ella Janneh Wins £200,000 in Civil Case Against Therapist Michael Lousada Over Rape

Jun 19, 2024, 11:39 AM

Ella Janneh, a Black woman, has been awarded more than £200,000 in damages after winning a civil case against her former therapist, Michael Lousada. Janneh accused Lousada of raping her during a therapy session. The case was brought to the High Court, where Janneh claimed that Lousada said his penis was 'like a laser beam' during the assault. The ruling has raised questions about why the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) did not pursue a criminal case against Lousada. Initial reports mentioned a different amount of £100,000 in damages.