Journalist Pape Birame Bigué Ndiaye questioned by judge in homosexuality case
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Journalist Pape Birame Bigué Ndiaye was questioned by the investigating judge regarding his homosexuality case. Indicted and under judicial supervision since February, the RTS journalist appeared before the investigating judge of the first chamber at the Pikine-Guédiawaye High Court. According to Seneweb, the national channel's reporter was heard on the merits of the case by the Dean of Judges. During his interrogation, he categorically denied the accusations against him. Following his hearing, Pape Birame Bigué Ndiaye was allowed to return home, with his judicial supervision remaining unchanged. The journalist was arrested on February 17, 2023, by the Keur Massar Research Brigade while at the Dakar courthouse during a prosecutor's press conference. The investigation continues under the authority of the investigating judge, who will determine the potential responsibilities of each person implicated based on the evidence in the file.
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