‘State, judiciary colluding to hide Chin’ono remand abuse’

BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE/CHARLES LAITON THE State yesterday successfully filed an application that journalist Hopewell Chin’ono’s case be held in camera, saying his evidence in court under cross-examination might breach prison security systems. Chin’ono,who is being charged with inciting public violence, is expected to testify on how his rights have been violated inside the Harare Remand Prison and Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison in light of the COVID-10 World Health Organisation (WHO) regulations. Chin’ono’s lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa had asked magistrate Ngoni Nduna to call her client to go to the witness’ stand and give evidence, but the State, represented by Whisper Mabhaudhi, countered by making the application.

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