By Burnett Munthali
A Upindi has informed the court that he took a phone and other items that had been confiscated and transported them to their office in Lilongwe.
He stated that he used a device capable of retrieving deleted messages and images from the phone.
At present, the court proceedings have been temporarily halted as Upindi begins presenting the recovered data from Chunara’s phone through a video presentation (PowerPoint).
The defense argued that they had not received any of the documents being presented and had not been given the video beforehand.
They further stated that it was inappropriate for the prosecution to display evidence that had not been officially shared with them.
Judge Chimbizgani Kacheche, who is presiding over the case, ordered the prosecution to ensure that all relevant materials are properly submitted to allow the trial to proceed fairly.
The hearing will continue tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
