DPP Steps In, Orders Police to Drop Case Against August

Just as the Integrity Commission moves to investigate allegations raised by Oscar Mira, another case involving one of his most vocal critics has taken a dramatic turn. Tonight, the criminal proceedings against Alberto August are set to come to an end after the Director of Public Prosecutions ordered that the matter be dropped. Following a review of the case file, the DPP directed police to discontinue the prosecution, effectively bringing the court matter to a close. The decision also clears the way for any items seized during the investigation to be returned to their rightful owner. August is now speaking out about the confiscation of his devices and what this latest development means for him.

 

Alberto August, Former Chairman, UDP

“They have the post. I am not denying making the post, so why do they need to search the phone for the post? It is not like I am denying it now and then they would have to open the phone to search the phone to see if the text is in there. So, I don’t know why they took it. Honestly, I don’t know why they took the phone and I don’t know why they are holding on to it for so long.”

 

After attracting widespread attention due to its links to a government minister, the case has ended with the prosecution opting to discontinue the matter.

 

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