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The Anni Dewani Murder Case
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USZA
Executive Member
He might actually enjoy that... if he has a butch policeman to keep him company
And they usually work in twos; bonus for him.
Grant
Honorary Master
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
or a PK.
http://news.iafrica.com/sa/912125.html
British businessman Shrien Dewani was on Monday finally extradited to stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife during a staged car-jacking on their 2010 honeymoon in South Africa, police announced.
Officers from Britain's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Extradition Unit took Dewani, 34, from Fromeside Hospital in south west England, where he has been receiving treatment for reported mental health problems, to nearby Bristol Airport.
There he was handed over to representatives from the South African authorities, who escorted him onto a plane that took off at around 8.00 pm local time (2100 GMT), according to a Scotland Yard statement.
Dewani denies ordering the killing of his 28-year-old Swedish bride Anni in Cape Town in November 2010, and has been fighting extradition from Britain ever since.
He claimed he had mental health problems, including depression and post-traumatic stress, and was detained under mental health legislation.
But a British court ruled last month that after numerous legal challenges, he could be sent to South Africa.
Dewani is due to land in Cape Town on Tuesday morning, where he will be taken directly to the Western Cape High Court to be formally charged.
He will be accompanied on the flight by a doctor, a nurse and police officers, the South African justice ministry said, given that he is "currently a patient and suspect who is in police custody and may need medical assistance en-route".
Dewani claimed he and his bride were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through the Gugulethu township near Cape Town in a taxi.
South African Xolile Mngeni was jailed for life for the murder in December 2012. Two other men jailed over the killing allege that Dewani ordered the hit.
Anish Hindocha, Anni's brother, said the delay in extraditing Dewani had been "very frustrating" but expressed hope that he would finally see justice for his sister.
"It has been very difficult for my family," Hindocha told ITV television, wearing a photograph of Anni pinned to his jacket with a pink ribbon around it.
"We are just focusing on this case at the moment and it is hard to even start to make the grieving process for Anni yet because there are so many questions we need answers to.
"It has been a nightmare. I can't sleep at night, I can't even work - the only focus I have is getting justice for her.
"We hope we get it. Now, today, he is getting extradited and that is one step closer towards what we are seeking for her, that is justice for her."
After the court hearing, scheduled for 11:30 am (0930 GMT) on Tuesday, Dewani is expected to be taken to the high-security Valkenberg psychiatric hospital in Cape Town, where he will stay until his fate is decided.
Members of Anni Dewani's family are planning to attend the trial. Hindocha said supporters had offered them free accommodation in South Africa.
"People are being very, very supportive," he said.
so he will be here any minute or so. i hope no bail is allowed he is most certainly a flight risk.
British businessman Shrien Dewani was on Monday finally extradited to stand trial for allegedly murdering his wife during a staged car-jacking on their 2010 honeymoon in South Africa, police announced.
Officers from Britain's Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Extradition Unit took Dewani, 34, from Fromeside Hospital in south west England, where he has been receiving treatment for reported mental health problems, to nearby Bristol Airport.
There he was handed over to representatives from the South African authorities, who escorted him onto a plane that took off at around 8.00 pm local time (2100 GMT), according to a Scotland Yard statement.
Dewani denies ordering the killing of his 28-year-old Swedish bride Anni in Cape Town in November 2010, and has been fighting extradition from Britain ever since.
He claimed he had mental health problems, including depression and post-traumatic stress, and was detained under mental health legislation.
But a British court ruled last month that after numerous legal challenges, he could be sent to South Africa.
Dewani is due to land in Cape Town on Tuesday morning, where he will be taken directly to the Western Cape High Court to be formally charged.
He will be accompanied on the flight by a doctor, a nurse and police officers, the South African justice ministry said, given that he is "currently a patient and suspect who is in police custody and may need medical assistance en-route".
Dewani claimed he and his bride were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through the Gugulethu township near Cape Town in a taxi.
South African Xolile Mngeni was jailed for life for the murder in December 2012. Two other men jailed over the killing allege that Dewani ordered the hit.
Anish Hindocha, Anni's brother, said the delay in extraditing Dewani had been "very frustrating" but expressed hope that he would finally see justice for his sister.
"It has been very difficult for my family," Hindocha told ITV television, wearing a photograph of Anni pinned to his jacket with a pink ribbon around it.
"We are just focusing on this case at the moment and it is hard to even start to make the grieving process for Anni yet because there are so many questions we need answers to.
"It has been a nightmare. I can't sleep at night, I can't even work - the only focus I have is getting justice for her.
"We hope we get it. Now, today, he is getting extradited and that is one step closer towards what we are seeking for her, that is justice for her."
After the court hearing, scheduled for 11:30 am (0930 GMT) on Tuesday, Dewani is expected to be taken to the high-security Valkenberg psychiatric hospital in Cape Town, where he will stay until his fate is decided.
Members of Anni Dewani's family are planning to attend the trial. Hindocha said supporters had offered them free accommodation in South Africa.
"People are being very, very supportive," he said.
so he will be here any minute or so. i hope no bail is allowed he is most certainly a flight risk.
blunomore
Honorary Master
It would seem that he will go to Valkenburg, either with or without bail.
I watched some footage of him again last night walking to and from court in the UK. I think he tries to act in the way that HE thinks a person with PTSD would act! He walks slowly, eyes half closed, like an 80 year old man. That is not PTSD, that is a bad acting job.
ToxicBunny
Oi! Leave me out of this...
He will be given a bit of a wake up call when he lands here...
He will go for a psychometric test of sorts, and I can guarantee you that this "PTSD" will not be evident....
He will go for a psychometric test of sorts, and I can guarantee you that this "PTSD" will not be evident....
Lawnchairman
Expert Member
I wish the media would have made an application to cover this trial in court like the Oscar trial.
dualmeister
Honorary Master
From what I've heard, Valkenberg would be worse than jail.
I hope he gets to experience it
I hope he gets to experience it
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI ARRIVES IN CAPE TOWN
British businessman and honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived in Cape Town on Tuesday morning.
"Shrien Dewani has landed at Cape Town International Aiport and was received by members of the SA Police Service," the justice department said in a statement.
"He arrived in the company of a medical doctor, nurse and members of SAPS and Interpol."
Source : Sapa /fg
Date : 08 Apr 2014 09:25
British businessman and honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived in Cape Town on Tuesday morning.
"Shrien Dewani has landed at Cape Town International Aiport and was received by members of the SA Police Service," the justice department said in a statement.
"He arrived in the company of a medical doctor, nurse and members of SAPS and Interpol."
Source : Sapa /fg
Date : 08 Apr 2014 09:25
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
MEDIA ENTERS HIGH COURT
Media started filing into the Western Cape High Court after 9am on Tuesday ahead of the appearance of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani.
The province's justice department head Hishaam Mohamed was also present.
Earlier, the court's entrance was cordoned off with yellow tape tied to a police vehicle at either end. Around 13 police vehicles were parked near the court and a throng of police officers stood at a side entrance where prisoners usually arrive.
Dewani is expected to enter the court through this gate. Traffic cones blocked off the road to the side gate.
Capetonians on their way to work stopped and curiously asked journalists what was happening.
Meanwhile, media camera crews set up their equipment in the arrivals hall at Cape Town International Airport before 7am.
The millionaire businessman is expected to touch down on British Airways flight BA059 direct out of London's Heathrow Airport.
According to the electronic information board in the arrivals hall, the flight will land at 09.56am. Dewani is set to be whisked from the airport to the court where he is expected to appear before Judge President John Hlophe at 11.30am.
The justice department on Monday said Dewani was being accompanied on the flight by a medical doctor, a nurse, and members of the SA Police Service.
When he appears in court, he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. His wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life.
Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /cp/je/rod/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 09:29
Media started filing into the Western Cape High Court after 9am on Tuesday ahead of the appearance of honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani.
The province's justice department head Hishaam Mohamed was also present.
Earlier, the court's entrance was cordoned off with yellow tape tied to a police vehicle at either end. Around 13 police vehicles were parked near the court and a throng of police officers stood at a side entrance where prisoners usually arrive.
Dewani is expected to enter the court through this gate. Traffic cones blocked off the road to the side gate.
Capetonians on their way to work stopped and curiously asked journalists what was happening.
Meanwhile, media camera crews set up their equipment in the arrivals hall at Cape Town International Airport before 7am.
The millionaire businessman is expected to touch down on British Airways flight BA059 direct out of London's Heathrow Airport.
According to the electronic information board in the arrivals hall, the flight will land at 09.56am. Dewani is set to be whisked from the airport to the court where he is expected to appear before Judge President John Hlophe at 11.30am.
The justice department on Monday said Dewani was being accompanied on the flight by a medical doctor, a nurse, and members of the SA Police Service.
When he appears in court, he is expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. His wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life.
Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife. Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /cp/je/rod/mar/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 09:29
R13...
Honorary Master
I wonder if he can hold out for 18 months of acting 'sick' so he won't have to stand trial when SA will have to send him back.
LazyLion
King of de Jungle
DEWANI ARRIVES IN PRIVATE PLANE IN CAPE TOWN
Honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived in a private aircraft at the Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, the justice department said.
"He has been transported by a chartered plane from the Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom to South Africa. The department of justice procured the chartered plane," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
Among the reasons for the private aircraft was that Dewani had previously shown suicidal tendencies, said Mhaga.
"We took into account the fact that there was undisputed evidence during [the] extradition hearing that he had displayed suicidal tendencies and the South African government did not want to take chances.
"His peculiar medical condition needed to be monitored and the situation on a commercial fight had the potential to compromise it and that would have [an] adverse effect on the pending medical examination in a bid to get him to recover."
Mhaga said there was a need to ensure that Dewani and the team he travelled with -- including doctors, nurses and police -- were secure.
"...That would have been difficult on a commercial flight with many passengers. [It] had [the] potential to compromise their security as his identity is now well-known," he said.
"It was therefore paramount that his return to the country is hazard-free in order to ensure that he eventually makes the court appearance without hindrance."
Dewani was due to appear in the Western Cape High Court shortly.
He was expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. Dewani was set free unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life. Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /mar/fg/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 09:56
Honeymoon murder-accused Shrien Dewani arrived in a private aircraft at the Cape Town International Airport on Tuesday, the justice department said.
"He has been transported by a chartered plane from the Bristol Airport in the United Kingdom to South Africa. The department of justice procured the chartered plane," spokesman Mthunzi Mhaga said in a statement.
Among the reasons for the private aircraft was that Dewani had previously shown suicidal tendencies, said Mhaga.
"We took into account the fact that there was undisputed evidence during [the] extradition hearing that he had displayed suicidal tendencies and the South African government did not want to take chances.
"His peculiar medical condition needed to be monitored and the situation on a commercial fight had the potential to compromise it and that would have [an] adverse effect on the pending medical examination in a bid to get him to recover."
Mhaga said there was a need to ensure that Dewani and the team he travelled with -- including doctors, nurses and police -- were secure.
"...That would have been difficult on a commercial flight with many passengers. [It] had [the] potential to compromise their security as his identity is now well-known," he said.
"It was therefore paramount that his return to the country is hazard-free in order to ensure that he eventually makes the court appearance without hindrance."
Dewani was due to appear in the Western Cape High Court shortly.
He was expected to be charged with conspiracy to commit murder and defeating the ends of justice.
Dewani claimed he and his wife Anni were kidnapped at gunpoint as they drove through Gugulethu in Cape Town in a taxi in November 2010.
The couple had been on honeymoon in the country. Dewani was set free unharmed, but his wife's body was found in the abandoned car the next day. She had been shot dead.
Xolile Mngeni was convicted of the murder and jailed for life. Prosecutors allege Dewani hired him to kill his wife.
Two other alleged accomplices are also already serving jail terms in connection with the crimes. Dewani has denied any part in the murder.
Source : Sapa /mar/fg/jk
Date : 08 Apr 2014 09:56
USZA
Executive Member
I just read in the goverment's press release, that he would be first go for a psych evaluation at Valkenberg. If he's found not fit to stand trial, he will be kept here and treated for 18 months. If after the 18 months he is still not fit for trial, he will be sent home.
How is it that he was fit for trial in his appeals against extradition?
How is it that he was fit for trial in his appeals against extradition?
What do you mean? He wasn't fit for trial - that's what his appeals against extradition was based upon...
blunomore
Honorary Master
USZA
Executive Member
But that's just it. He was there, in court, for his appeals.
Think about it. How do you stand in court arguing that you're not fit to stand trial because of your mental condition. Your mental condition couldn't have been that bad if you could launch an appeal and come up with a reason why you should not be extradited to stand trial - that is not the action of someone with PTSD or who is not in full control of his faculties. Remember, his mental condition wasn't the only reason his UK attorneys put forward; the South African justice system and our detention facilities also came under scrutiny, his leagal team sayng that it wasn't up to international standards, that they were concerned about the conditions he would be incarcerated under etc etc. Once again, not the product of someone who is not fit to stand trial.
His legal team doesn't have PTSD so I don't know what you're on about.
He wasn't present at all his appeals anyway and those where he was present he didn't have to testify or give evidence about the murder of his wife. Totally different to what he'll face here in court for the trial. I really don't think you can compare the 2 or make any judgement about whether or not he is suffering from PTSD from the fact that he launched so many appeals.
USZA
Executive Member
Now you just know that you're being disingenious with this statement. Where did I even infer that his legal team has PTSD?
I suppose that his leagal team came up with the appeals idea right? And the reasons? Do attorneys not act on instruction from their clients?