The Mike Kasenga case continues to provoke strong and passionate reactions within the Congolese judicial sphere. Me Guillain Duga Nsenda, lawyer for the accused, reacted strongly to the prosecution’s indictment seeking to sentence his client to twenty years of forced labor. According to the lawyer, this indictment is described as fanciful and scandalous, devoid of solid legal foundations to support the allegations of embezzlement of public funds brought against Mike Kasenga.
During his plea before the Court of Cassation in Kinshasa, Me Guillain Duga Nsenda expressed his indignation at the heavy sentence requested by the prosecution. For him, the prosecution failed to provide irrefutable proof of the alleged embezzlement, calling into question the credibility of the evidence presented.
The lawyer stressed that Mike Kasenga’s defense is counting on the clairvoyance and impartiality of the Court of Cassation to rule objectively on this case. He stated that the prosecution’s indictment cannot bind the Court’s decision and expressed confidence in a possible acquittal of his client.
Furthermore, Me Guillain Duga Nsenda highlighted flaws in the prosecution’s argument, stressing that the constituent elements of the alleged offense had not been sufficiently supported. He stressed that the very nature of the charges brought against Mike Kasenga, in particular the absence of a direct victim and the unofficial nature of the accused, cast doubt on the validity of the charge of embezzlement of public funds.
In conclusion, the Mike Kasenga case highlights the complex issues of the judicial system in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The debate over the prosecution’s indictment raises crucial questions about the justice and fairness of legal proceedings, highlighting the need for thorough and impartial analysis to ensure a fair and just verdict.