MURDER TRIAL IN LIMBO AS SUSPECT TURNS DEAF IN JAIL

A jurisprudential test is staring Zimbabwe’s justice system over a murder suspect who turned deaf in remand prison. Kevin Pato (32) lost his sense of hearing by 100 percent, which has been medically ascertained, bringing his murder trial to a halt. Pato cannot hear, but can speak. He can also read notes and, in turn, respond verbally. However, legal experts said communication through