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Prophet Walter Magaya says he is now stressed as the State is still failing to get on with his trial.
The State yesterday again failed to provide a trial date for the prophet with the prosecutor Mr Sebastian Mutizirwa saying that although investigations were complete, Magaya’s docket was still at the Prosecutor General’s office.
Magaya’s lawyer Mr Admire Rubaya said State’s approach to the matter was so disheartening.
“Accused is tempted not to trust the State. They made a promise that investigations would be complete by October 15. They made another promise that investigations would be complete at least today (yesterday). Further remands create anxiety to an accused person, more so when one is facing rape.”
Mr Rubaya added that the medical examination State was dealing with was not of a “dinosaur” to warrant such a long time. “There are only two witnesses who are critical and probably the medical examination,” he said.
“I will not trust the chameleon nature of the State of constantly changing colours and taking the court for granted. Why is State punishing accused person? He is paying legal bills with a guarantee that on the next remand date he will be provided with a trial date.
“Allow accused his freedom, his social standing requires his time, presence and conscience. Give State all the time in the world. Court should balance the interest of justice and the interest of the accused.”
Harare magistrate Mr Vakayi Chikwekwe, said it was worrisome whether State investigates to arrest or arrests to investigate.
The matter was remanded to November 15.
Source: Online
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