Mido macia
Mido Macia trial: Defence’s application for leave to appeal rejected
The defence had filed court papers for leave to appeal against its clients’ convictions.
8 ex-cops convicted of Mido Macia’s murder were yesterday sentenced to 15 years each in prison.
None of Macia’s family members were present during sentencing today.
The defence attorney says actions of the former cops were wrong, but says Macia should’ve listened to them.
The eight police officers convicted of killing the Mozambican taxi driver will each face a 15-year jail term.
A researcher says there can be serious consequences if police are seen as violent.
Khulekani Mpanza (32) appears to have been shot execution style & left for dead, allegedly by police.
Eyewitness News has learnt the I/O was threatened by police officers who are out on bail.
Sentencing has been postponed to November while the defence prepares its mitigation argument.
The court heard that the probation officers are apparently not done with their work
Macia was found dead in a holding cell at the Daveyton police station in February 2013.
They are accused of torturing and murdering Khuthazile Mbendu who was wanted for theft.
Legal motivations are now being compiled in the civil case.
On Tuesday the eight former police officers were convicted of murdering the Mozambican taxi driver.
Eight former policemen were found guilty of the Mozambican taxi drivers February 2013 murder.
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Judge Bert Bam's judgment reveals what happened to Mido Macia in his final hours.
Mido Macia’s family say today’s convictions handed to the eight former officers came as a major relief.
Judge Bert Bam has found all of the 8 former policemen guilty of murdering Mido Macia.