State prosecutors object to MP Faris trial delay
State prosecutor Aishath Mohamed says if the trial was delayed it would be difficult for the state to summon a witness and that it was Faris’ interest against society’s interest.
26 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Delays in MP Faris Maumoon’s bribery trial will make it difficult to summon witnesses for hearings, the criminal court heard Thursday.
His legal team is seeking to reject evidence, cancel charges and halt proceedings, with lawyer Maumoon Hameed submitting 23 different pre-trial motions.
Seven are about rejecting evidence presented against the opposition lawmaker. His legal team claims an anonymous prosecution witness should not be accepted, also appealing for the rejection of testimony from three named police officers.
But state prosecutor Aishath Mohamed said if the trial was delayed it would be difficult for the state to summon a witness and that it was Faris’ interest against society’s interest.
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