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10/12/2014
Shrien Dewani Arrives Back In Britain
Businessman Shrien Dewani is back in Britain after he was acquitted of arranging the murder of his wife on their honeymoon in South Africa.
He was taken through airport security at Gatwick Airport this morning, 10 December.
Judge Jeanette Traverso cleared Mr Dewani after ruling that the prosecution case was flawed.
Mrs Anni Dewani was killed during a carjacking in Cape Town in November 2010.
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He was taken through airport security at Gatwick Airport this morning, 10 December.
Judge Jeanette Traverso cleared Mr Dewani after ruling that the prosecution case was flawed.
Mrs Anni Dewani was killed during a carjacking in Cape Town in November 2010.
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08 December 2010
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol police station and was arrested at 10.
Man Arrested On Behalf Of South African Authorities
Officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Extradition Unit yesterday, arrested Shrien Prakash Dewani, 30, on behalf of the South African authorities. Mr Dewani surrendered himself at a Bristol police station and was arrested at 10.
10 December 2010
Honeymoon Husband 'Met Wife's Killer'
A South Africa lawyer has claimed that CCTV footage exists that can prove Shrien Dewani met with his wife's alleged taxi driver killer twice - both before, and after her murder. The lawyer also told a London court that the honeymooner spoke to Zola Tongo, who has been jailed for 18 years for the murder, over the phone.
Honeymoon Husband 'Met Wife's Killer'
A South Africa lawyer has claimed that CCTV footage exists that can prove Shrien Dewani met with his wife's alleged taxi driver killer twice - both before, and after her murder. The lawyer also told a London court that the honeymooner spoke to Zola Tongo, who has been jailed for 18 years for the murder, over the phone.
07 December 2010
Honeymoon Husband 'Plotted Murder'
A court has been told of allegations that the husband of a woman murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa had plotted his own wife's death. Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol, were in a taxi when it was hijacked. Mrs Dewani was shot in the neck, however Mr Dewani was able to escape.
Honeymoon Husband 'Plotted Murder'
A court has been told of allegations that the husband of a woman murdered on her honeymoon in South Africa had plotted his own wife's death. Last month, Shrien and Anni Dewani, both 28, from Bristol, were in a taxi when it was hijacked. Mrs Dewani was shot in the neck, however Mr Dewani was able to escape.
08 December 2014
Shrien Dewani Cleared Of Honeymoon Murder
Businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of taking part in the murder of his wife in South Africa. Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had planned the murder. Anni Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Cape Town in November 2010. Mr Dewani, 34, always denied he had any part in the murder.
Shrien Dewani Cleared Of Honeymoon Murder
Businessman Shrien Dewani has been cleared of taking part in the murder of his wife in South Africa. Judge Jeanette Traverso said the prosecution failed to put forward enough evidence to prove he had planned the murder. Anni Dewani, 28, was shot dead in Cape Town in November 2010. Mr Dewani, 34, always denied he had any part in the murder.
31 January 2014
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is currently in hospital. His lawyers argued that he should not face extradition until he is fit to offer a plea in the 2010 murder case.
High Court Rules Dewani Extradition Can Proceed
The High Court has ruled that Shrien Dewani can be extradited to South Africa to face accusations that he arranged the murder of his wife. 33-year-old Dewani has post-traumatic stress disorder and is currently in hospital. His lawyers argued that he should not face extradition until he is fit to offer a plea in the 2010 murder case.
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