State opposes bail for man accused of defiling stepdaughter

By Juliet Kigongo

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has objected to the temporary release of a father accused of defiling his stepdaughter. The DPP raised five grounds why he is opposing the bail application of Mr Ali Mwizerwa who is facing a charge of aggravated defilement.

Among the grounds are that the applicant has not disclosed any exceptional circumstance to warrant his release, is a flight risk who is not law-abiding, and yet he is charged with a very serious offence that attracts the maximum death penalty and life sentence. Read more

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