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Mugesera calls family, searches for lawyer

Following his deportation from Canada, Léon Mugesera,  was on Thursday facilitated to call his family and lawyers back in Canada in a bid to search for a lawyer after he turned down the possibility for a local attorney, The New Times has learnt. With his initial appearance on the horizon, Mugesera has now requested the prosecution to grant him a month or two to get his own lawyer, Prosecutor General Martin Ngoga said in an exclusive interview yesterday.
Leon Mugesera is led into a car upon his arrival ealier this week. This trial could take months before it commences. The New Times / file
Leon Mugesera is led into a car upon his arrival ealier this week. This trial could take months before it commences. The New Times / file
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