Namibia acquits two accused of raping Vernon Gavin
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on The Namibian
Two men standing trial in Windhoek for the murder and robbery of Vernon Gavin, a Walvis Bay resident killed in December 2023, have been acquitted of rape charges. Judge Philanda Christiaan delivered the decision after the prosecution presented its evidence, according to The Namibian daily.
The Windhoek High Court acquitted Quanito van Vuuren, 28, and Sem Moses, 23, of the two rape charges against them in the case concerning the murder of Vernon Gavin. Judge Philanda Christiaan delivered the decision on Friday, after the prosecution had closed its case, The Namibian reports.
The two men still face charges of robbery and murder in connection with Vernon Gavin, a 53-year-old Walvis Bay resident. The body of the bank employee was found at his home on 30 December 2023. Defence lawyers had requested their acquittal on the rape charges after the State had presented its evidence, according to The Namibian.
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