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Momodou
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 Posted - 15 Nov 2006 : 13:04:18
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TREASON TRIAL DEFERRED
TO AVOID COINCIDENCE WITH COURT MARTIAL
By Bubacarr K. Sowe
The treason trial of Tamsir Jassey, Alieu Jobe, Omar Keita and Demba Dem, has been adjourned last Thursday, the 9th of November 2006 to avoid the civil court sitting coinciding with those of the court martial.
One of the defence counsels, Lamin S. Camara, who is also representing the accused persons at the court martial, submitted that they cannot attend the proceedings of both cases when the dates are the same.
The High Court Judge, Justice Anin-Yaboah, ruled that she will discuss the matter with the Chief Justice in order to avoid a clash of the proceedings. She therefore adjourned the trial to Wednesday, the 15th day of November 2006.
The accused persons are standing trial for their alleged involvement in the March 21st abortive coup. They have, since then, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No. 99/2006, 13-14 November, 2006
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