Namibia: Ex-Magistrate Sent to Prison On Corruption Charges

13 September 2019

A FORMER magistrate found guilty on 16 charges of corruption and defeating or obstructing the course of justice was sent to prison for an effective period of two years at the end of her trial in the Windhoek High Court today.

Judge Nate Ndauendapo sentenced law graduate and former magistrate Melaney Theron (35) to four years' imprisonment, of which two years were suspended for a period of five years on condition that she is not again convicted of corruption or defeating or obstructing the course of justice, committed during the period of suspension.

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