47 h. ago Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations

Confession statements by two accused in the Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial will be admitted as evidence, Judge Nathan Erasmus ruled on Thursday. The decision follows a trial within a trial, during which co-accused Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn alleged they had been tortured by police into confessing their involvement. Appollis, Van… Read More »Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations The post Judge Admits Confession Statements in Joshlin Smith Trial Despite Torture Allegations first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Accused two in Joshlin Smith’s case claims police tortured him

Accused number two in Joshlin Smith case says he was beaten repeatedly by police officers.

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3 d. ago Accused in Joshlin Smith trial claims he lied in confession statement

Accused informed the W.Cape High Court in Saldanha that his confession statement was fabricated.

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4 d. ago Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession

An accused in the disappearance of Joshlin Smith was subjected to intense cross-examination on Tuesday over specific details included in his confession to police. Jacquen Appollis, accused number one, alleges that he was tortured by police and then instructed on what to say in his statement. He claims detectives told him to implicate himself, co-accused… Read More »Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession The post Accused in Joshlin Smith Case Grilled Over Added Details in Confession first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Judge uses humour to regain focus during Joshlin Smith court case

Judge has on more than one occasion asked Adv. Nobahle Mkabayi to place her questions into context.

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9 d. ago LIVE: Joshlin Smith’s kidnapping, human trafficking trial continues

Joshlin Smith's kidnapping and human trafficking trial continues.

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1 week ago The Joshlin Smith kidnapping accused’s trial within a trial to resume

The accused contend that their statements were given under duress and they were tortured by police.

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1 week ago Accused claim confessions in Joshlin case were obtained under duress

Two accused in the Joshlin Smith case say their confessions were coerced.

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2 w. ago W Cape High Court reviews Van Rhyn’s confession amid torture claims

The court continues viewing video of Van Rhyn's confession amid torture claims in Joshlin Smith case

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2 w. ago SAPS hint on potential witness in Joslin Smith kidnapping case

Ayanda Letone's name keeps coming up in the kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joshlin Smith

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3 w. ago Joshlin Smith kidnapping case headed for trial within a trial

Judge Nathan Erasmus will decide on what can and cannot be admissible.

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3 w. ago Lombaard responsible for Joshlin Smith’s disappearance: Defence

The Joshlin Smith kidnapping and human trafficking trial continues.

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3 w. ago Judge issues stern warning to witness Lombaard in Joshlin Smith case

Yesterday's proceedings were adjourned early at the High Court sitting in Saldanha Bay.

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3 w. ago Key Witness Questioned Over Refusal to Join Search for Missing Child

Former accused turned state witness Lourentia Lombaard faced intense questioning on Tuesday in the ongoing trial related to the disappearance of Joshlin Smith, specifically regarding her decision not to participate in the search for the missing girl. During cross-examination by defence attorneys representing the accused, Lombaard was challenged about her earlier testimony implicating Joshlin’s mother,… Read More »Key Witness Questioned Over Refusal to Join Search for Missing Child The post Key Witness Questioned Over Refusal to Join Search for Missing Child first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Key witness in Joshlin Smith case says she was tortured at safe house

The state's key witness in the Joshlin Smith trial, Lourentia Lombaard has been cross-examined.

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3 w. ago Key witness quizzed on the day Joshlin Smith was taken to a car

Lombaard is adamant that she is telling the truth about Appollis and Smith.

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last month Credibility Crisis as Key Witness Admits Lying in Joshlin Smith Trial

On the 14th day of the Joshlin Smith trial, key witness Laurentia Lombaard stunned the court by confessing she lied to police during her arrest, casting doubts on her credibility under intense cross-examination. Defense attorney Fanie Harmse, representing Jacquen ‘Boeta’ Appollis, rigorously questioned Lombaard about discrepancies between her courtroom testimony and earlier police statements. Lombaard… Read More »Credibility Crisis as Key Witness Admits Lying in Joshlin Smith Trial The post Credibility Crisis as Key Witness Admits Lying in Joshlin Smith Trial first appeared on iAfrica.

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last month Witness in Joshlin Smith’s case overwhelmed by media attention

Witness in Joshlin Smith's case, Lorentia Lombaard, is being cross examined.

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