Zimbabwean trial of guide in Cecil killing is postponed
HWANGE (Zimbabwe) — The trial of a professional hunter who helped an American kill a popular lion named Cecil in an allegedly illegal hunt in Zimbabwe has been postponed to Sept 28.
Professional hunter Theodore Bronkhorst prepares to enter the magistrates courts to face trial in Hwange about 700km south-west of Harare, Zimbabwe, on Aug 5, 2015. Photo: AP
HWANGE (Zimbabwe) — The trial of a professional hunter who helped an American kill a popular lion named Cecil in an allegedly illegal hunt in Zimbabwe has been postponed to Sept 28.
Mr Theo Bronkhorst appeared today (Aug 5) in a court in Hwange town, where he faces charges of failing to prevent an unlawful hunt. If convicted, he faces up to 15 years in prison.
Mr Givemore Muvhiringi, Mr Bronkhorst's lawyer, asked for the trial postponement so he can prepare the case. The prosecution did not object and Magistrate Lindiwe Maphosa approved the postponement.
Mr Bronkhorst assisted Dr Walter James Palmer, a Minnesota dentist who killed Cecil early last month. Zimbabwean officials say the killing of the lion was not approved and a Cabinet minister says Dr Palmer should be extradited. AP
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