A deeply disturbing case that has sparked outrage returns to court today. A 47-year-old Boschkop man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly lying about his HIV status and intentionally infecting his girlfriend.
A deeply disturbing case that has sparked outrage returns to court today. A 47-year-old Boschkop man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly lying about his HIV status and intentionally infecting his girlfriend. Prosecutors say he falsely claimed to be HIV negative, only admitting the truth after she discovered antiretroviral medication in his possession. The woman has since tested HIV positive, and it's further alleged that the accused told her he infected her on purpose because he didn't want her to be with anyone else. The case raises difficult legal, medical and ethical…
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