Ruling in the appeal for bail by detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono will be ready on 20 November after High Court judge Justice Chitapi reserved ruling today upon hearing arguments by both the state and defence.
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Chin’ono appears before High Court in appeal for bail
Detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono appeared before High Court judge Justice Tawanda Chitapi today following his appeal for bail on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
Journalist Chin’ono denied bail
Detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was denied bail by Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on charges of obstructing or defeating the course of justice.
Journalist Chin’ono bail application ruling tomorrow
Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa reserved ruling to tomorrow following application for bail by detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on charges of obstructing or defeating the course of justice.
Journalist Chin’ono placed on remand
Harare Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on 10 November 2020 granted the State’s application to place journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on remand on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice.
Trial dates set for Chin’ono on incitement of violence charges
The magistrates’ court has set a trial date for journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, where is set to face charges for incitement to participate in a gathering with intent to promote public violence, breaches of peace or bigotry or alternatively incitement to commit public violence.
Ruling expected tomorrow in Chin’ono’s application
Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa will deliver judgment in the application against placement on remand by detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono tomorrow 10 November 2020.
Journalist Chin’ono spending weekend in maximum prison
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono will spend the weekend in Chikurubi Maximum Prison after magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa on 6 November 2020 dismissed the application for his release by his defence lawyers.
Journalist Chin’ono appears in court on fresh charges
Detained journalist Hopewell Chin’ono on 5 November 2020 appeared in court in Harare on charges of defeating or obstructing the course of justice following his arrest on 3 November 2020.
Journalist Chin’ono arrested on contempt of court charges
Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono was this evening on 3 November 2020 arrested at his home in Harare on allegations of contempt of court.