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Ali B silent upon arrival for second day of sex crimes trial

Ali B silent upon arrival for second day of sex crimes trial

Rapper Ali B arrived at the Amsterdam Court of Appeal for the second day of his sexual assault trial. He is facing charges involving two counts of assault and two counts of rape. The artist remained silent as he entered the courthouse for the appeal proceedings.

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