Businessman Ronald Nyandoro‘s lawyer, Mr. Admire Rubaya, has given notice to the State of his intention to apply for discharge, following the conclusion of the State’s case.
This development comes after the State’s last witness, Mr Lance Malloch Brown, testified that he does not know any agreements between James Landon and Nyandoro.
During cross-examination, Mr Brown denied any involvement in the dealings between Landon and Nyandoro and further stated that he is unaware of who possesses the original registration book.
The matter has been deferred to June 5, when the magistrate is expected to deliver a ruling.
Nyandoro faces allegations of stealing a motor vehicle, but the State’s case has been marred by inconsistencies and contradictions.
In a previous sitting, the complainant, James Landon, stormed out of the courtroom midway through Kirk Woest’s testimony, after Woest exposed Landon’s attempts to intimidate him.
Woest, a key witness, told the court that he believes Landon was attacking him through the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for revealing the truth about the vehicle deal.
Woest alleged that Landon had taken two cars from him, claiming that the papers were not in order.
The defence is seeking discharge, citing the State’s failure to provide sufficient evidence to prove Nyandoro’s guilt.
The magistrate’s ruling on June 5 will determine the fate of the case. If discharged, Nyandoro will be acquitted of the charges, dealing a blow to the State’s case.
