Prosecutor Denied Bail for Assaulting Wife
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Prosecutor Lucas Motshabi Denied Bail for Alleged Domestic Violence: A Cautionary Tale for the National Prosecuting Authority
In a significant development, prosecutor Lucas Motshabi, aged 42, was denied bail by the high court in Pretoria following charges of assaulting his wife, violating a protection order, and damaging property. This incident occurred just days after both parties dropped mutual charges against each other.
Motshabis wife had previously obtained a protection order against him in November 2022, leading to their arrests and bail in December. However, they later withdrew their cases through mediation.
On February 21, Motshabi allegedly showed up uninvited at their shared home, breaching his bail conditions. An altercation ensued, resulting in his wife calling the police. Motshabi surrendered later, and during the bail hearing, another prosecutor argued against his release due to the severe charges, broken protection order, and his wifes fear for her life. The judge agreed, citing Motshabi as a flight risk.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the National Prosecuting Authoritys commitment to combating domestic violence, even when it involves their own members.
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