Court rejects Moses' self-defence claim

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Francistown High Court Judge Tshekiso Tshekiso has convicted Antonio Basipo Moses of murder, finding that he fatally assaulted Lesego Atlarelang Bashe in a sustained and violent attack in August 2021.

Delivering judgment recently, Justice Tshekiso said Moses was charged with murder contrary to Section 202 of the Penal Code, following the death of Bashe at or near Coloured location in Tati Siding. Moses had pleaded not guilty, placing the burden on the state to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

The court heard that the state initially listed 13 witnesses but ultimately called seven, whilst the defence made admissions in respect of four others. Moses also testified under oath and called one witness in support of his case.

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Court rejects Moses' self-defence claim

Francistown High Court Judge Tshekiso Tshekiso has convicted Antonio Basipo Moses of murder, finding that he fatally assaulted Lesego Atlarelang Bashe in a sustained and violent attack in August 2021.

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