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  A former imam in East London, United Kingdom, Abdul Halim Khan, 54, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of multiple sexual offences against seven women and girls. Khan was convicted of 21 offences, including rape and sexual assaults, following a case in which prosecutors said he exploited his position as a religious leader to manipulate and abuse vulnerable victims. How He Abused His Position According to prosecutors, Khan used claims about evil spirits, commonly referred to as jinn, to manipulate his victims and gain their trust. He allegedly used threats and fear to discourage victims from speaking out, including warnings that their families could face harm if they disclosed what had happened. The victims included girls who were children at the time of the offences. The case highlighted how an individual in a position of religious authority can exploit people's trust and deeply held beliefs. Life Sentence for Multiple Sexual Offences Khan was sentenc...