High Court Judge Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has reserved a ruling on the bail appeal by 78 opposition members who were arrested on June 16 on allegations of unlawful gathering.
The suspects who include Senator Jameson Timba, the Citizens Coalition For Change interim leader are also being accused of disorderly conduct.Representing the appellants, Jeremiah Bamu argued that the lower court erred in failing to distinguish the personal circumstances of all appellants."Accused 1 is not liable for the offence only because people had gathered at his house.
He also said the 40th appellant is disabled, he has an artificial leg, hence his circumstances were not considered."The 4th appellant, Tambudzai sustained a broken leg, there was no justification for denying her bail given her circumstances. Jiti said no evidence of the police who were pelted by stones was presented before the court, not even their names or medical affidavit.
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