MATTER REGISTERED AS AN INQUEST

DPP withdraws murder charges against Tob Cohen's widow

Wangui told court that the matter will now be registered as an inquest.

In Summary
  • Prosecutor Wangui Gichuhi told court that they have filed a Nole prosequi in court seeking not to proceed with the matter.
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin.
Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin.
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The Director of Public Prosecutors has withdrawn murder charges against Tob Cohen's widow Sarah Wairimu and her co-accused

Prosecutor Wangui Gichuhi told the court that they have filed a Nole prosequi in court seeking not to proceed with the matter.

Wangui had told Justice Daniel Ogembo that the matter will now be registered as an inquest.

However, Sarah’s lawyer Phillip Murgor has said he does not have the letter or the nole prosequi by the DPP.

The matter has been adjourned to 2 pm to allow the prosecution time to serve Murgor with the documents

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