Potape case 2016

State case lacks evidence, says Potape’s lawyer

Justin Haiara this afternoon submitted that his client has no case to answer to after prosecution closed its case yesterday.  

Justice George Manuhu, in hearing Potape’s no-case submission, reserved his ruling to July 21.

Haiara submitted that Potape does not have a case to answer to and that some or all of the elements in the charges have not been proven by the State.

He said the evidence as it is before the court is incomplete or insufficient for the defense (Potape) to present its case.