Morupisi, wife trial Day 1: Morupisi takes the stand

Trial Day One: Morupisi and family in court PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Trial Day One: Morupisi and family in court PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

The former Permanent Secretary to the President (PSP) Carter Morupisi this morning took the stand giving unsworn evidence. He is back in Court with the wife for a three day trial on charges among them corruption.

This means that Morupisi's evidence which included explaining how the car, the Land Cruiser that has become the centre of the case will not be cross examined by prosecution.

When giving details about the Land Cruiser's acquisition, Morupisi said the vehicle was never his but was  bought for her wife's company and that he became a signatory to the purchase contract merely because at the time the company had no funds.

Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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