Henok Aklilu, his defense lawyer told Addis Standard that the police said that their investigations were not completed and requested yet additional 14 days to remand and investigate Eskinder. Following Bekele Gerba’s appearance at the Federal first instance court at Lideta division trial, the court allowed police for additional 8 days of investigation. This is the third time the police were given a green light from the court to remand and investigate Bekele. Lidetu, who appeared without defense team representing himself, denied all the accusations, Adane Tadesse, President of EDP, told Addis Standard. The court also permitted police the requested 14 days and set the next pretrial hearing to be on 10th of August 2020.

Source: Ethiopian News July 30, 2020 13:38 UTC