UNITED End Times Ministries pastor George Phiri, aged 30, has been discharged from a rape charges placed against him.

Pastor Phiri was accused of raping an 18-year-old congregant.

The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court found that from the evidence, the victim, who had been seen coming from a lodge in a joyful mood with the married clergyman, was not forced to engage in the sexual act.

The development means Pastor Phiri is a free man.