Melo News | Tuesday, February 20, 2024 |2024
Former Deputy Inspector General of Police Charity Katanga is confident in her appeal against the three-year imprisonment sentence she received for the possession of 10 Higer buses believed to be proceeds of crime. She argues that there are high chances of success in overturning the conviction.
Mrs. Katanga has raised concerns about the judgment delivered by Lusaka Chief Resident Magistrate Davies Chibwili, stating that he made legal errors by assuming there was reasonable suspicion that the buses were linked to criminal activities. She also highlighted that the testimony of her uncle, Joseph Phiri, who provided part of the money for the bus purchase, was unjustly disregarded by the Magistrate due to lack of records.
Despite the setbacks in the initial trial, Mrs. Katanga has applied for bail pending the appeal process, emphasizing that her case is eligible for bail. She expressed her worries that without bail, she would have to serve a significant portion of her sentence before the appeal is heard, potentially impacting the outcome of her case.
The arrest of Mrs. Katanga in August 2022 marked the beginning of a legal battle that she believes will result in a successful appeal against the conviction. She remains determined to fight for her innocence and prove that the 10 Higer buses were not obtained through criminal activities.
