Online Reporter
Yeukai Karengezeka
Court Correspondent
TWO men accused of gang-raping socialite Ashley Masendeke, known as “Mai Jeremeya”, have been granted US$200 bail each.
Harare regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa noted that the State’s submissions indicated the accused persons were not considered a flight risk.
Thabo Blessing Dube and Martin Charlie will return to court on June 5 pending finalisation of investigations.
The State did not oppose bail application.
Dube denies the rape charge, while Charlie claims that any sexual encounter with the complainant was consensual and involved an agreed fee of US$20.
However, it is alleged that Masendeke later demanded a higher amount of US$500, which the accused refused to pay, the State alleged.
