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Court questions how Amber Lee Hughes’ defence obtained confidential records

The Johannesburg High Court has questioned whether convicted child killer, Amber Lee Hughes', defence team unlawfully obtained confidential Children’s Court records, as arguments over what allegedly triggered the murder of four-year-old, Nada Jane Challita, came under intense scrutiny. The issue arose during the cross-examination of Nada’s father, Elie Challita, who returned to court on Friday following an emotional victim-impact statement detailing the lasting trauma suffered by his family. Judge, Richard […]

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Communication breakdown delays sentencing in Nada-Jane Challita murder case

A communication breakdown within the Johannesburg High Court has led to yet another delay in the sentencing proceedings of convicted child rapist and murderer, Amber-Lee Hughes, prolonging the Challita family's wait for justice. Sentencing proceedings were expected to resume on Friday, with Nada-Jane Challita's father, Ellie Challita, due to take the stand as evidence in aggravation of sentence continued. However, the matter could not proceed after it emerged that dates […]

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Amber-Lee Hughes sentencing delayed again as victim’s family slams justice system

The family of four-year-old, Nada-Jane Challita, says the justice system is failing them, as delays continue to stall sentencing proceedings for her convicted killer, Amber-Lee Hughes, in the Johannesburg High Court. Her father, Ellie Challita, was expected to take the stand on Wednesday, but the matter was postponed yet again due to the unavailability of the presiding judge. Despite both the State and the defence indicating they were ready to […]

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