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[QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 27817, member: 2262"]
They pushed back Molly Katanga's court date again because nobody showed up to watch the trial. These official watchers help ensure fairness. The judge planned to hear from computer experts on Monday, but that plan fell apart quickly.

The court needs three regular people named Simon Atongo, Sharp Mutonyi, and Consolate Tabu to sit through everything. These folks listen to all the evidence and tell the judge what regular citizens might think about it. Their words matter even though they cannot force any decisions.

Everyone must wait until March 11 to hear what happens next. Molly stays locked up because the judge refused her freedom request for the third time about two weeks ago. Judge Rosette Comfort Kania believes the case against her looks pretty strong right about now.

This all started when someone shot her husband, Henry Katanga, at their big house in Kampala back on November 2, 2023. The courts keep promising fast action but never deliver. Last year, the first judge disappeared from work sick, and after many delays, they brought in someone new.

The High Court turned down Molly's request to go home on February 21 despite her age, health problems, and having a permanent address. Prison staff admitted they struggle to handle her medical needs. Her two daughters face charges along with a longtime household helper and a medical worker.
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