THE Crown in a matter in which a policeman and his younger brother are charged with the murder of the officer’s wife has taken a swipe at the former, accusing him of attempting to frustrate the delivery of justice
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Oct. 10, 2020
STAFF REPORTER
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Cop to be sentenced for wife murder
Justice Moroke Mokhesi
Advocate Motšei Tlali for the Crown told the High Court on Friday that on several occasions, Police Constable Liboche Lesenya encouraged his younger brother Tšoanelo to abscond and not show up in court for hearing, delaying progress of the case.
The two brothers who will know their fate next week Thursday are charged with the murder of 'Mantai Lesenya in Mazenod, Maseru on November 22, 2008.
But Liboche’s lawyer, Advocate Tšupane Maieane submitted that his remorseful client never missed a single hearing and cooperated with the Crown throughout the trial.
Similarly, Tšoanelo’s lawyer Adv Christopher Lephuthing showed that his client was misguided when he committed the crime at the age of 22, adding he even pleaded guilty to show his remorse.
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But Adv Tlali said as a police officer, Liboche should have behaved better and not taken the law unto his own hands.
“He set a bad precedence by misusing his official stated issued weapon meant to protect the nation he serves,” he said, adding that he therefore deserves severe punishment.
The case continues before Justice Moroke Mokhesi.
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