A High Court judge released ZimDancehall performer Ras Pompy from custody after he posted bail while contesting his September conviction under the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act. Attorney Dumisani Mthombeni secured a bail order requiring a $300 deposit and weekly visits to the police station. The musician must surrender travel documents and remain at his registered residence until appeal proceedings conclude.
Harare Magistrate Gamuchirai Gore sentenced the artist to six months' imprisonment on September 22 following trial proceedings that examined the circumstances surrounding his arrest. The court determined he violated pharmaceutical control regulations. Supporters expressed relief at the bail decision as legal proceedings continue. Ras Pompy must report to Matapi Police Station every Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as part of his release conditions.
Harare Magistrate Gamuchirai Gore sentenced the artist to six months' imprisonment on September 22 following trial proceedings that examined the circumstances surrounding his arrest. The court determined he violated pharmaceutical control regulations. Supporters expressed relief at the bail decision as legal proceedings continue. Ras Pompy must report to Matapi Police Station every Friday between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. as part of his release conditions.
