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toubab1020
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 Posted - 28 Oct 2010 : 11:45:11
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Poor woman to be drilled in this way ! but my favorite Gambian must find the truth 
http://thepoint.gm/africa/gambia/article/witness-collapses-in-court-as-moses-richards-drills-her
Witness collapses in court as Moses Richards drills her
africa » gambia
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Drama unfolded at the Kanifing Magistrates' Court when one Fatou Janneh, a prosecution witness, collapsed in court, as she was being cross-examined by defence counsel Moses Richards.
Fatou Janneh was testifying against the proprietor of Sultan Sweets Bar and Restaurant, Muhammed Al’ Amar, and his colleague, who are facing trial for selling pizza which was unfit for sale.
The witness, Fatou Janneh, in her testimony, told the court that she is a resident of Kotu.
She adduced that on the evening of 17th September 2009, she went to buy pizza at Sultan Sweets Bar and Restaurant along
Kairaba Avenue
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She revealed that three hours after eating the pizza, their stomachs started reacting and they had continuous diarrhoea.
She went on to testify that they decided to go to the Bakau Health Centre and got some medication, but that did not help. “In the morning, we decided to go to the ASB German Clinic,” she told the court.
She further informed the court that on their arrival at the ASB Clinic, they were admitted and spent three days, but they did not get better.
“We returned to the same clinic, and the doctor told us that we had food poisoning,” she revealed, adding that they were given the result of the treatment, a medical bill and a receipt.
Under cross-examination by defence counsel Moses Richards, the witness said she could not remember the date she bought the pizza.
“How many of you ate the pizza?” Moses Richard asked.
“Four of us ate the pizza,” the witness told the court.
“According to the records, ten people ate the pizza,” Moses Richards put it to the witness.
“Eight people ate the pizza. The police made a mistake,” the witness answered.
“In your evidence-in-chief, you told the court that four people ate the pizza. What about the rest?” challenged Moses Richard.
“Four of us were admitted, and the rest were not,” the witness replied.
“I am putting it to you that you are lying,” said Moses Richards.
“I said the truth,” the witness added.
“If you add the other four people who allegedly ate the pizza to the eight you told the police, the number would be twelve. I am again putting it to you that you are lying,” Moses Richards told the witness.
At this juncture, the witness appeared to be feeling dizzy, and subsequently collapsed.
She was then lifted, and taken out of the courtroom, and the presiding Magistrate stopped the proceedings and rose.
The case was at that juncture adjourned for continuation.
Inspector Mballow stood in for the IGP.
Author: Dawda Faye & Isatou Senghore
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"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 28 Oct 2010 11:46:30 |
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Moe
USA
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Posted - 29 Oct 2010 : 06:10:38
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| The most dangerous Gambians nowadays are those with a little education trying to capitalize on a laid back society. Scams are on the rise every and this eminates from Gambians themselves, not chinese or Japanese toubabs. There are very unscrupulous individuals who try to manipulate the system on a daily basis either claiming rape, sexual harrasment or just some bogus scam as such to get paid. If society refuses to frown on such practices and make it punishable by law for wasting the courts time. I think it will be a phenomenon, Wonder why the justice system is failing due to backlogs of cases, well here is a very good example. They should be charged for wasting the courts time and trampling on the rights of other successful individuals. I promise ya'll by the end of the day the rebirth of a nation of scam artist will be witnessed once again. |
I am Jebel Musa better yet rock of Gibraltar,either or,still a stronghold and a Pillar commanding direction
The GPU wants Me Hunted Down for what I don't know ..... |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 29 Oct 2010 : 15:32:31
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Attitudinal change,has not yet reached everyone in The Gambia  |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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kondorong
Gambia
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Posted - 29 Oct 2010 : 17:26:31
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Moe
May be the lady after eating the Pizza lost count of how many were there. It could be the chemicals reacting in her large intestine releasing hallucinating toxins. But i think one thing we seem to miss here is that many gambians do not drink milk or have access to milk products. AS such the enzymes that breakdown milk seem to be dormant in our sto,mach and a sudden increase in intake of milk, can cause reactions.
You may have heard of the saying that drinking fresh milk gives one a diarrhoea. Its a simple thing. If you continue drinking it it stops because the body regenerates the enzymes for metabolism. Am not trying to support the witness, but i think this case will only be best served with some effective scientific testimonies which this court is not likely to have access to.
The change in diets these days is phenomenal and thats why i stick to the ones i know. Eat within my comfort zone. |
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” |
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toubab1020
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Posted - 29 Oct 2010 : 17:49:10
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| Job as an expert witness before you return home Kons ? |
"Simple is good" & I strongly dislike politics. You cannot defend the indefensible.
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Edited by - toubab1020 on 29 Oct 2010 17:49:34 |
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