‘State’s case is very weak’: Defence lawyer shows CCTV footage as fourth suspect joins Reiger Park shooting matter
Defence lawyers presented CCTV footage they claim shows one accused was at home during the deadly Reiger Park shooting.
On Tuesday, Regan Cheslin Collis, Jamal Meyer, and Elvino Levert Crafford returned to Boksburg Magistrate’s Court for their bail hearing, joined by a fourth suspect, Mcfoolen Ford. Collis, Meyer, and Crafford face four counts of murder, attempted murder, robbery, and unlawful firearm possession in connection with the 7 August shooting in Reiger Park.
Ford was arrested for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm on 4 September and had his case postponed to 21 September for bail and legal consultation. Defence attorney Samkelo Kuzani presented CCTV footage at the hearing, claiming it disproves Collis' involvement in the shooting, which occurred outside his home. Kuzani argued that the state made a legal error by presenting Collis' retracted confession, which he said does not hold up in court as it wasn't obtained in the presence of the magistrate.
Kuzani questioned the state's case, suggesting Collis would not have the disregard for the law to commit such acts. The state opposes bail and cites witness information linking Collis to the incident.
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