The court sent Dr Kizza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale back to prison until May 21. They came before Chief Magistrate Esther Nyadoi with UPDF Captain Denis Oola as police finish looking into treason claims. Lawyer Erias Lukwago said his clients stay alone in cells with no visits from family or legal teams despite not being found guilty. He thinks officials treat them like criminals already.
The judge delayed the case until the higher court decides whether police officers can discuss the contents of their phones behind closed doors. State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka seemed upset about waiting for this appeal to finish. According to defense lawyers, court changes slowed down the process.
Besigye and Lutale asked for bail again last week after spending over 150 days locked up. Justice Rosette Kania turned down their first request on April 11, saying they might mess with the investigation into the serious crime. The government says all three men tried to find guns and money during trips to Switzerland, Greece, Kenya, and Uganda to remove the current leaders.
The judge delayed the case until the higher court decides whether police officers can discuss the contents of their phones behind closed doors. State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka seemed upset about waiting for this appeal to finish. According to defense lawyers, court changes slowed down the process.
Besigye and Lutale asked for bail again last week after spending over 150 days locked up. Justice Rosette Kania turned down their first request on April 11, saying they might mess with the investigation into the serious crime. The government says all three men tried to find guns and money during trips to Switzerland, Greece, Kenya, and Uganda to remove the current leaders.
