A court freed sex worker Chrissy Paulo after her boyfriend failed to show up for the hearing. She had faced charges for biting off his fingertip during a fight. The First Grade Magistrate Court in Mangochi let her go when state witnesses skipped multiple court dates.
The trouble started after her boyfriend left without giving her money. They later met again when both had been drinking heavily. The argument turned physical, ending with the boyfriend losing part of his finger. Police arrested Chrissy for acts meant to cause serious harm. She claimed she acted to protect herself.
Her story spread on social media, catching the attention of Senior Legal Aid Advocate Upile Mapata. The lawyer visited Chrissy in jail and offered to represent her. The defense team asked the court to dismiss the case because the boyfriend seemed uninterested in continuing it.
The judge agreed with this request, leading to Chrissy's release. Officials said they will not bring back the charges against her. This decision works almost like finding her not guilty. The case ended because the main witness never came forward to testify.
The trouble started after her boyfriend left without giving her money. They later met again when both had been drinking heavily. The argument turned physical, ending with the boyfriend losing part of his finger. Police arrested Chrissy for acts meant to cause serious harm. She claimed she acted to protect herself.
Her story spread on social media, catching the attention of Senior Legal Aid Advocate Upile Mapata. The lawyer visited Chrissy in jail and offered to represent her. The defense team asked the court to dismiss the case because the boyfriend seemed uninterested in continuing it.
The judge agreed with this request, leading to Chrissy's release. Officials said they will not bring back the charges against her. This decision works almost like finding her not guilty. The case ended because the main witness never came forward to testify.
