Ethiopian Opposition Figure Dr. Merera Gudina Pleads Not GuiltyOctober 16, 2017 - Ethiopian opposition figure, Merera Gudian, appeared in court for the first time after the court's summer recess. During the session Dr. Merera Gudina has pleaded his innocence against all criminal charges brought by the federal prosecutors. The defense team told the court that Dr. Merera's plea of innocence was late by eleven months since the charges were brought against him. The court then refereed the request to the council of the house of federation for constitutional interpretations. Accordingly, the court will begin the hearing of prosecutor's witnesses on Nov. 03 without having to avail the full list of witnesses to Dr. Merera Gudina's defense team.

Source: Ethiopian News October 16, 2017 19:18 UTC