Former President Yameen’s Appeal Stalled Again
The High Court adjourned hearings on former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's appeal against bribery and money laundering convictions (11-year prison, $5M fine) after a judge took leave. The court granted a stay on the fine but not on the prison sentence. Yameen was transferred to house arrest on October 1. He filed the appeal in February, but proceedings have been delayed due to the judge's leave and requests from the Prosecutor General's Office. The PPM and PNC coalition, along with Yameen's lawyers, have urged the High Court to expedite the process. The appeal is heard by Judges Mohamed Saleem, Hassan Shafiu, and Huzaifa Mohamed.
The High Court adjourned hearings on former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's appeal against bribery and money laundering convictions (11-year prison, $5M fine) after a judge took leave. The court granted a stay on the fine but not on the prison sentence. Yameen was transferred to house arrest on October 1. He filed the appeal in February, but proceedings have been delayed due to the judge's leave and requests from the Prosecutor General's Office. The PPM and PNC coalition, along with Yameen's lawyers, have urged the High Court to expedite the process. The appeal is heard by Judges Mohamed Saleem, Hassan Shafiu, and Huzaifa Mohamed.
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The High Court adjourned hearings on former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom's appeal against bribery and money laundering convictions (11-year prison, $5M fine) after a judge took leave. The court granted a stay on the fine but not on the prison sentence. Yameen was transferred to house arrest on October 1. He filed the appeal in February, but proceedings have been delayed due to the judge's leave and requests from the Prosecutor General's Office. The PPM and PNC coalition, along with Yameen's lawyers, have urged the High Court to expedite the process. The appeal is heard by Judges Mohamed Saleem, Hassan Shafiu, and Huzaifa Mohamed.
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