Alleged Genital Mutilator Defends Himself in South African Court

Danish national Peter Frederiksen has appeared before the Free State High Court in Bloemfontein where he faces 59 charges, including assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, possession of unregistered medicine, distribution and possession of child pornography and conspiracy to murder.

Peter Frederiksen was arrested for allegedly surgically removing and freezing women’s genitals at his home in Langehoven Park (file photo).

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