A Harare man took his gambling-addicted son to court after years of threats and theft. Ethan Abinal asked magistrates to protect his family from 40-year-old Trust Abinal. Trust borrowed money from dangerous lenders and stole family items when he could not pay them back. He took his sibling's sewing machine to settle gambling debts. The father said that Trust threatened to hurt family members when they confronted him about his behavior.
Ethan told Harare Magistrate Meenal Narotam that his son destroyed their peaceful home life. Trust's gambling addiction caused constant stress for his elderly parents. The parents developed health problems because of the ongoing family conflict. Trust agreed with the protection order during the court hearing. He said he would leave if his presence upset his parents.
Magistrate Narotam banned Trust from harassing or stealing from his family. The court ordered him to move out of his parents' house immediately. Trust must attend addiction counseling sessions as part of his punishment. The magistrate told the 40-year-old man to live independently and fix his gambling problem. Zimbabwe faces growing challenges with gambling addiction affecting many families across the country.
Ethan told Harare Magistrate Meenal Narotam that his son destroyed their peaceful home life. Trust's gambling addiction caused constant stress for his elderly parents. The parents developed health problems because of the ongoing family conflict. Trust agreed with the protection order during the court hearing. He said he would leave if his presence upset his parents.
Magistrate Narotam banned Trust from harassing or stealing from his family. The court ordered him to move out of his parents' house immediately. Trust must attend addiction counseling sessions as part of his punishment. The magistrate told the 40-year-old man to live independently and fix his gambling problem. Zimbabwe faces growing challenges with gambling addiction affecting many families across the country.
