The six year sentence ruled on Teddy Afro for the alleged crime he committed is reduce to two years on appeal. In consideration of the time he already served, he could be free very shortly. Despite holding the guilty verdict, the judge Dagne Melaku reduced the sentence from six years to two on grounds that … Continue reading
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Teddy’s first court defense-‘Truth and dawn gets clear eventually’
On the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year Teddy Afro’s song “ Abebayosh” was heard everywhere. Out of every radio station, taxi and music shop, the song reverberated with its resonating beats reminding everyone of the sullen young musician in prison. “They better not remind us,” was the phrase that many utter sympathetically while anticipating … Continue reading
Saga of Teddy’s trial still continues
Many conceived hope that the trial adjourned for July 5 would be an end and Teddy Afro will be released free. However, the trial is still adjourned for July 11 because of errors in the hospital document the court ordered the prosecutor to present. Inconsistencies on the medical certificate of the cadaver investigation of the … Continue reading
Teddy still in jail
Teddy Afro appeared at the court on Wednesday, May 22 wearing eyeglasses and a black t-shirt as usual. There was a long queue of people waiting to enter the court room. His mother was also present at the court for the first time. Teddy’s case was adjourned to may 22 to hear the eyewitnesses … Continue reading
Teddy Afro arrested
The young musical sensation of the time, Tewodros Kassahun a.k.a Teddy Afro was taken to Addis Ababa Central Prison Centre on Tuesday, April 16 after the Federal High Court Eighth Criminal Bench adjourned to rule over his appeal for right to bail on charges of murder. He is believed to be taken to Kaliti Prision … Continue reading
