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Man escapes death after apex court acquittal
Decision in drug case is first top court ruling delivered remotely since Covid-19 moves took effect
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The ruling was the first apex court decision to be delivered via video-conference platform Zoom since Covid-19 measures were put in place. The remote hearing was attended by five judges, the two accused persons, their respective lawyers, a prosecutor and two interpreters.
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A 27-year-old man, who was originally handed the death penalty for driving his friend to pick up drugs, escaped the gallows yesterday after he was cleared by the Court of Appeal .
The acquittal was the first apex court decision to be delivered via video-conference platform Zoom since Covid-19 safe distancing measures were put in place.
