Frustrated attorney walks out during Evans’ bail hearing

Roelofse at odds with prosecution and magistrate over line of questioning

Tensions rose during the drawn-out bail hearing of murder accused Rob Evans on Tuesday, when defence attorney Paul Roelofse fiercely walked out of court in frustration after being blocked from asking key questions.

Roelofse had clashed with the prosecution and the magistrate over his line of questioning during the cross-examination of investigating officer Warrant Officer Xolile Kato...

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