Facebook live drama leads to cyberbullying charges. A businesswoman from the UK named Olinda Chapel had to go to court in Harare over accusations she bullied her boyfriend's ex-wife online. The case involves Desmond Chideme's former partner, Dyonne Tafirenyika, who was allegedly targeted in a live video broadcast on Facebook. Magistrate Ruth Moyo granted Chapel bail set at one hundred dollars without requiring a plea. The court set a future appearance date for the case.
The prosecution claims Chapel used the social media platform to send a video where she shouted insults at Tafirenyika, calling her a prostitute. These actions, which allegedly included threats to harm the woman, were accessible to the public with the apparent goal of causing harassment and serious emotional distress. The state's case was handled by lawyer Lawrence Gangarahwe.
As conditions for her release, the defendant must avoid contact with any witnesses involved in the proceeding. She also had to give up her travel passport and is required to check in at the Borrowdale Police Station every two weeks.
The prosecution claims Chapel used the social media platform to send a video where she shouted insults at Tafirenyika, calling her a prostitute. These actions, which allegedly included threats to harm the woman, were accessible to the public with the apparent goal of causing harassment and serious emotional distress. The state's case was handled by lawyer Lawrence Gangarahwe.
As conditions for her release, the defendant must avoid contact with any witnesses involved in the proceeding. She also had to give up her travel passport and is required to check in at the Borrowdale Police Station every two weeks.
