Lesotho: Judge Rebukes Lephuthing for ‘Misusing’ Court Process

–In ongoing Joki murder trial

IN A dramatic development in the ongoing high-profile murder trial of renowned radio personality, Ralikonelo Joki, High Court Judge Tšeliso Mokoko has sharply criticized Crown prosecutor Advocate Christopher Lephuthing for misusing legal procedures.

The judge’s rebuke came after Adv Lephuthing ordered the arrest of key witness, Tšepang Monatli, in the middle of the proceedings.

The trial, which also concerns the murders of Parliament Committee Coordinator, Mothibe…