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Magistrate Patrick Chirwa stated that there was insufficient evidence.
Their attorneys added that they did not know that the magistrate would be changed.
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The Bushiris warrant of arrest is also being challenged, separately, in theHigh Courtof Malawi.
The self-proclaimed prophet and his wife returned to court for their extradition hearing as well, according toeNCA.
Briefly.co.zapreviously reported that thecouples' extradition hearing was postponed.
Shepherd and Mary Bushiris attorneys attempt to have the magistrate in the extradition hearing recuse himself has been dismissed. Image: Prophet Shepherd BushiriSource: Facebook
Reports say that the self-proclaimed prophet’s lawyer cited ‘evident bias’.
According to the Bushiris' lawyers, the magistrate had changed.
The warrant of arrest is reportedly being challenged in the High Court in Malawi.
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The couple’s lawyers believe the magistrate should not handle their clients' case.
This follows Malawi authorities issuing a warrant of arrest forShepherd Bushiri and his wife Mary Bushiri.
The warrant comes very shortly after the Malawian authorities denied their daughter’s trip to Kenya.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
Reeshni has a passion for breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
