"Shrien's defence lawyer Francois Van Zyl objects to the emails being read out in court. He says they are "highly prejudicial" to his client because of their graphic sexual nature. The state argues that the emails provide "context" and an "insight" into the relationship Shrien had with the third party. Judge Jeanette Traverso says that the relationship pre-dates the offence by more than a year and questions the relevance of the emails. "[Shrien] was conflicted about whether to get married or whether to come out," says the prosecutor. "And what does that provide, motive to kill?" asks Judge Traverso. The state says it is "not a motive to kill" but shows that Shrien was conflicted within himself. "That's true for many people," says the judge.
Van Zyl says that the email conversations relate to sexual preferences and go into graphic detail. The "third person" tells Dewani that marriage is a "serious commitment, because it usually involves children, but if he wants to do, he will support him".
After a short break, Judge Traverso rules that the emails are inadmissible. Shrien's sexuality is "irrelevant" because he has already admitted his bisexuality and the graphic content is unnecessary, says Traverso.
Read more: http://www.theweek.co.uk/crime/shrien-dewani/3997/shrien-dewani-five-key-quotes-from-the-murder-trial-so-far#ixzz3GW4VHaBH"
You'd think she might allow the emails discussing the marriage. If he was being pressured into marrying, it is relevant.
Van Zyl says that the email conversations relate to sexual preferences and go into graphic detail. The "third person" tells Dewani that marriage is a "serious commitment, because it usually involves children, but if he wants to do, he will support him".
After a short break, Judge Traverso rules that the emails are inadmissible. Shrien's sexuality is "irrelevant" because he has already admitted his bisexuality and the graphic content is unnecessary, says Traverso.
Read more: http://www.theweek.co.uk/crime/shrien-dewani/3997/shrien-dewani-five-key-quotes-from-the-murder-trial-so-far#ixzz3GW4VHaBH"
You'd think she might allow the emails discussing the marriage. If he was being pressured into marrying, it is relevant.