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Teddy Afro sentenced to 6 years in prison
Written by CyberEthiopia   
Friday, 05 December 2008

Teddy Afro The popular Ethiopian singer Teddy Afro has been sentenced to six years in prison for the hit-and-run death of a homeless man. The singer's attorneys are set to appeal the conviction.

After the Judge Leul Gebremariam ordered him to serve a six-year prison term and pay a fine of roughly $18,000, Teddy turned to the packed courtroom of friends and fans, smiled and pointed upward, in what friends said was a symbol of his trust in God, VOA's Peter Heinlein disclosed from Addis Abeba.

The reporter also noted that a heavy police presence outside the court complex prevented any demonstrations after the sentence was pronounced, but groups of young people milled around as news of the prison sentence spread. Most looked the other way when a reporter approached, he said.

Last Monday Teddy told journalists: "I never killed anyone, I didn't get justice from this court." as he left the court.

Addis Journal also reported that Teddy Afro's lawyer Million Assefa was sent to Kaliti prison on Wednesday with 50 days’ sentence for contempt of court. He was later released after the Federal Higher Court suspended the sentence.

Many ethiopians believe the charges against the popular singer were politically motivated. Demonstrations by Ethiopians in Europe and North America are being organized in the coming days. 

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Teddy Afro guilty over death, says court
Written by CyberEthiopia   
Monday, 01 December 2008

Teddy Afro Teddy Afro guilty over death, says court while many see a political motivation in the sentence

Ethiopia's most popular singer was found guilty of running the man down in his car and driving away without reporting the incident.

According to BBC's Elizabeth Blunt, who was in the courtroom, Teddy tried to protest as sentence was passed and was hushed by his lawyers.

As he left the court, he told journalists: "I never killed anyone, I didn't get justice from this court."

Many ethiopians believe the charges against him were politically motivated.

The sentence is expected on Friday; Teddy may face between five and 15 years in prison.

  • ቴዲ አፍሮ ጥፋተኛ ተብሎ ተፈረደበት (EthiopiaZare)
  • Kangaroo court passes guilty verdict on Teddy (EMF)
  • Ethiopian star guilty over death (BBC)
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    Girmay Mesfin - venturing in a promotional bicycle tour
    Written by CyberEthiopia   
    Monday, 01 December 2008

    Girmay Mesfin Girmay Mesfin, living in France, is travelling almost all over in Europe promoting the wonders of his country Ethiopia.

    Concerned by the portrait of his country drawn by the sirens of the Western Media, he decided to venture in a World Wide bicycle tour with the aim of bettering the image of Ethiopia and promoting tourism.

    I realized the world has a lot of misunderstanding about Ethiopia 's real image. So in a way, I wanted to create the opportunity for the rest of the world to discover about the amazing history, incredible nature, beautiful culture of Ethiopia for social and economic mutual benefit, says Girmay.

    You may visit his web site at http://www.incredible-ethiopia.com/

     
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