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08/12/2014
Shrien Dewani Cleared Of Honeymoon Murder
Businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of taking part in the murder of his wife in South Africa.
Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had planned the murder.
Anni Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Cape Town in November 2010.
Mr Dewani, 34, always denied he had any part in the murder.
It was alleged that Mr Dewani plotted the murder with cab driver Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and gunman Xolile Mngeni.
Tongo, Qwabe and Mngeni have already been convicted.
(CD/JP)
Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had planned the murder.
Anni Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Cape Town in November 2010.
Mr Dewani, 34, always denied he had any part in the murder.
It was alleged that Mr Dewani plotted the murder with cab driver Zola Tongo, Mziwamadoda Qwabe and gunman Xolile Mngeni.
Tongo, Qwabe and Mngeni have already been convicted.
(CD/JP)
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07 December 2010
Honeymoon Husband 'Plotted Murder'
A court has been told of allegations that the husband of a woman murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa had plotted his own wife's death. Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol, were in a taxi when it was hijacked. Mrs Dewani was shot in the neck, however Mr Dewani was able to escape.
Honeymoon Husband 'Plotted Murder'
A court has been told of allegations that the husband of a woman murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa had plotted his own wife's death. Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol, were in a taxi when it was hijacked. Mrs Dewani was shot in the neck, however Mr Dewani was able to escape.
31 January 2014
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is currently in hospital. His lawyers argued that he should not face extradition until he is fit to offer a plea in the 2010 murder case.
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is currently in hospital. His lawyers argued that he should not face extradition until he is fit to offer a plea in the 2010 murder case.
10 December 2014
Shrien Dewani Arrives Back In Britain
Businessman Shrien Dewani is back in Britain after he was acquitted of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon in South Africa. He was taken through airport security at Gatwick Airport this morning, 10 December. Judge Jeanette Traverso cleared Mr Dewani after ruling that the prosecution case was flawed.
Shrien Dewani Arrives Back In Britain
Businessman Shrien Dewani is back in Britain after he was acquitted of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon in South Africa. He was taken through airport security at Gatwick Airport this morning, 10 December. Judge Jeanette Traverso cleared Mr Dewani after ruling that the prosecution case was flawed.
08 April 2014
Shrien Dewani Extradited To South Africa
British man Shrien Dewani, 34, suspected of arranging the murder of his 28-year-old wife on their honeymoon has arrived in South Africa to face trial after a three-year legal battle against extradition due to his mental health problems.
Shrien Dewani Extradited To South Africa
British man Shrien Dewani, 34, suspected of arranging the murder of his 28-year-old wife on their honeymoon has arrived in South Africa to face trial after a three-year legal battle against extradition due to his mental health problems.
08 December 2010
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol police station and was arrested at 10.
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol police station and was arrested at 10.
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