Will Diplomatic Immunity, if Approved, Give Grace Mugabe a Pass?

Zimbabwe has requested diplomatic immunity for the First Lady Grace Mugabe, who faces a charge of criminal assault. Mugabe is accused of attacking 20-year-old model Gabriella Engels with an electrical extension cord after the model went to see the Mugabes' sons, Robert and Chatunga at a Sandton hotel. President Robert Mugabe, who is in South Africa to attend the SADC summit, is expected to intervene on the matter.

President Robert Mugabe kissing his wife Grace (file photo).

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