Farba Ngom case: Court of Appeal annuls all procedural acts, leading to case closure
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The judicial proceedings against Farba Ngom have taken a decisive turn, with the Indictment Chamber announcing the annulment of all procedural acts. This decision invalidates key elements of the case, including police reports N°28 and N°50, as well as the prosecutor's initial and supplementary requisitions. This comprehensive annulment effectively re-evaluates the entire procedure initiated thus far. The Public Prosecutor's Office did not file an appeal, rendering the decision final and closing the case from a judicial standpoint. Defense attorney Me Baboucar Cissé welcomed the development, describing it as a significant step forward "with honor and dignity" towards the conclusion of a lengthy judicial episode.
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