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JOHANNESBURG - The bail hearing of former police deputy commissioner Shadrack Sibiya continues at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court, with the State expected to conclude its closing arguments on Thursday.
Sibiya’s legal team concluded its submissions on Wednesday. His lawyer, Estelle Killian, argued that he was neither a flight risk nor a threat to witnesses.
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Killian urged the court to grant Sibiya bail, citing concerns about his health.
The State is opposing his release.
Sibiya faces charges including rape, sexual grooming, human trafficking and the negligent handling of a firearm.
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