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Russell Goreraza, son of former First Lady Grace Mugabe, was yesterday accused of influencing the arrest and prosecution of Harry Moulder during a domestic violence trial at the Harare Magistrates' Court.
The allegations emerged as Harry, son of the late Public Works deputy minister Aguy Georgias, appeared in court facing assault charges involving his sister, Ionna Kiki Kuriakitsa Georgias.
According to the State, the alleged incident occurred on April 29 at around 8pm following a dispute over food for Harry's children. Prosecutors allege Harry left the house and later returned with a bottle of whisky. Upon entering the kitchen, where Ionna was with her sister Amanda, he allegedly confronted Ionna before following her to her bedroom and assaulting her with open hands and fists.
It is further alleged that Ionna retaliated by striking Harry on the forehead with a walking stick, injuring him, before reporting the matter to police, leading to his arrest.
Harry, who appeared before magistrate Joy Chikodzore with a bandage on his head, pleaded not guilty. Represented by lawyer Charity Tawanda, he claimed he was the victim and cited longstanding tensions between him and his sister following their father's death.
During proceedings, Harry alleged that Ionna had threatened him with arrest and disappearance by members of the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), claiming she was in a relationship with Goreraza and that he was well-connected.
However, Ionna denied the claims, stating she had never confided in Harry about her private life. When questioned by the defence about whether she knew Goreraza, she initially said she only knew him through media reports but later disclosed they met at political events.
Harry further told the court that justice had been "turned upside down" due to what he described as Goreraza's influence within the police force. He also alleged that his sister frequently provoked him verbally and emotionally, including questioning his paternity and expressing resentment over inheritance matters.
The trial was remanded to tomorrow for continuation.
Devoted Nyagano-Gwashavanhu is appearing for the State.
The allegations emerged as Harry, son of the late Public Works deputy minister Aguy Georgias, appeared in court facing assault charges involving his sister, Ionna Kiki Kuriakitsa Georgias.
According to the State, the alleged incident occurred on April 29 at around 8pm following a dispute over food for Harry's children. Prosecutors allege Harry left the house and later returned with a bottle of whisky. Upon entering the kitchen, where Ionna was with her sister Amanda, he allegedly confronted Ionna before following her to her bedroom and assaulting her with open hands and fists.
It is further alleged that Ionna retaliated by striking Harry on the forehead with a walking stick, injuring him, before reporting the matter to police, leading to his arrest.
Harry, who appeared before magistrate Joy Chikodzore with a bandage on his head, pleaded not guilty. Represented by lawyer Charity Tawanda, he claimed he was the victim and cited longstanding tensions between him and his sister following their father's death.
However, Ionna denied the claims, stating she had never confided in Harry about her private life. When questioned by the defence about whether she knew Goreraza, she initially said she only knew him through media reports but later disclosed they met at political events.
Harry further told the court that justice had been "turned upside down" due to what he described as Goreraza's influence within the police force. He also alleged that his sister frequently provoked him verbally and emotionally, including questioning his paternity and expressing resentment over inheritance matters.
The trial was remanded to tomorrow for continuation.
Devoted Nyagano-Gwashavanhu is appearing for the State.
Source - Newsday
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