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Momodou
Denmark
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 Posted - 08 Dec 2006 : 14:59:35
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Court Recommends Pardon For Convicts
By Bubacarr K. Sowe
Assan Jobe (alias Dirika) and Matarr Faal were on Thursday found guilty by the High court for the murder of a businessman in 1996.
Justice Monageng ruled that the perpetrators were juveniles at the time of committing the crime, therefore, lesser punishment is necessary for them. She also said that both Assan and Matarr have already spent ten years in detention and that has to be incorporated to the sentence.
Justice Monageng also indicated that the accused persons' file will be forwarded to the Secretary of State to be recommended for pardon.
The counsel for the first accused, L.K. Mboge, submitted that Assan has manifested that he will not break the law again. He also urged the court to consider the youthful age of Assan, who has a long way to go. "During his detention, he has studied the Holy Qur'an, a manifestation of change and fear of God," Mboge said.
Lawyer Riley who appeared for the second accused person, asked the court to show mercy on them. He said that they are going unmarried, first offenders and have shown remorse.
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issue
Issue No.109/2006, 6-7 December, 2006
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