Defence Attorney Criticized for Not Attending Senzo Meyiwa Murder Trial

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The presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has lambasted one of the defence attorneys for failing to make an appearance for Wednesday’s proceedings. Thulani Mngomezulu, who is the lawyer for the first accused, was a no-show in court where five men are standing trial for the footballer’s 2014 murder.

The presiding judge in the Senzo Meyiwa murder trial has criticized one of the defence attorneys for not showing up in court. Thulani Mngomezulu, the lawyer for the first accused, was absent during the proceedings. The court is currently hearing the details of the confessions after months of determining their admissibility. Ngomezulu had requested time to familiarize himself with the evidence from the main trial.

State advocate George Baloyi addressed the court on this matter, expressing his disappointment with the lawyer's behavior

 

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