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Thursday, August 7, 2008
Dida Abdi Jallow Halake, a former managing director of the Observer Company, was, yesterday, discharged on charges of sedition and giving false information by Principal Magistrate Buba Jawo of the Kanifing Magistrates Court.
The court’s decision follows an application for withdrawal by police prosecutor, ASP Touray, under Section 68(1) of the Criminal Code.
According to ASP Touray, his application was intended to enable the prosecution to put its house in order.
Mr Halake was standing trial on charges of sedition and giving false information to a public officer, contrary to the laws of The Gambia. He had earlier on pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against him. Presiding Magistrate Jawo then discharged the accused person on both count one and count two.
The court’s decision follows an application for withdrawal by police prosecutor, ASP Touray, under Section 68(1) of the Criminal Code.
According to ASP Touray, his application was intended to enable the prosecution to put its house in order.
Mr Halake was standing trial on charges of sedition and giving false information to a public officer, contrary to the laws of The Gambia. He had earlier on pleaded not guilty to the charges levelled against him. Presiding Magistrate Jawo then discharged the accused person on both count one and count two.
Author: by Sheriff Janko
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