Mtetwa case: Tomana appeal dismissed

HIGH COURT judge Garainesu Mawadze Wednesday dismissed with costs Prosecutor General Johannes Tomana’s appeal for retrial in the case in which fiery human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa was cleared on charges of attempting to defeat the course of justice.

Appeal against her acquital dimissed ... Beatrice Mtetwa

Appeal against her acquital dimissed … Beatrice Mtetwa

Mtetwa was arrested and charged with obstruction of justice about two years ago when she allegedly blocked police officers from arresting MDC-T officials. She was to be cleared by a magistrate who said evidence produced in court did not constitute and offence.

But Tomana’s office appealed to the High Court, arguing the lower court had “erred”.

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