Dr. Kiyingi sues govt
Dec 12, 2006
The Kiyingi case has taken another dramatic turn as the Australian-based cardiologist yesterday announced he will sue the Government for what he calls malicious prosecution.
By Hillary Kiirya
The Kiyingi case has taken another dramatic turn as the Australian-based cardiologist yesterday announced he will sue the Government for what he calls malicious prosecution.
The state said it would appeal against the ruling.
Kiyingi was on Monday acquitted of the murder of his wife, Robinah, along with two other co-accused.
At a press conference, flanked by his lawyers, the doctor said the Police and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) continuously humiliated him and he therefore needed legal redress.
“You can imagine the way I was arrested and what happened to my businesses, nationally and internationally, while under incarceration and even after getting bail. In my profession, the worst thing one can do to a doctor is charge him with murder,†Kiyingi stated.
He accused the Police of fabricating evidence and taking advantage of the problems within his family.
“My international status has been affected by this malicious prosecution by the Police and the DPP. They fabricated evidence. Prosecution made capital out of manipulating and changing some of the misfortunes that took place in my family.â€
Commenting on his children, Kiyingi said he would need to rehabilitate their minds. “I love all of them equally, regardless of what happened. They have been traumatised, to some extent more than me, but I am going to do all it takes to rehabilitate their minds.â€
Turning to his sister-in-law, Eva Alemu Kasirye, Kiyingi said he had forgiven her and all those who wished him bad. He invited her to join hands in bringing up his children.
He cited the example of his father-in-law who received him with a hug when he visited him immediately after his acquittal.
Asked whether he would return to Australia, the doctor replied he planned to stay in Uganda and resume his business and charity work.
Simultaneously, the state filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal.
It mentioned that the DPP was “aggrieved and dissatisfied†with the ruling.
The Kiyingi case has taken another dramatic turn as the Australian-based cardiologist yesterday announced he will sue the Government for what he calls malicious prosecution.
The state said it would appeal against the ruling.
Kiyingi was on Monday acquitted of the murder of his wife, Robinah, along with two other co-accused.
At a press conference, flanked by his lawyers, the doctor said the Police and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) continuously humiliated him and he therefore needed legal redress.
“You can imagine the way I was arrested and what happened to my businesses, nationally and internationally, while under incarceration and even after getting bail. In my profession, the worst thing one can do to a doctor is charge him with murder,†Kiyingi stated.
He accused the Police of fabricating evidence and taking advantage of the problems within his family.
“My international status has been affected by this malicious prosecution by the Police and the DPP. They fabricated evidence. Prosecution made capital out of manipulating and changing some of the misfortunes that took place in my family.â€
Commenting on his children, Kiyingi said he would need to rehabilitate their minds. “I love all of them equally, regardless of what happened. They have been traumatised, to some extent more than me, but I am going to do all it takes to rehabilitate their minds.â€
Turning to his sister-in-law, Eva Alemu Kasirye, Kiyingi said he had forgiven her and all those who wished him bad. He invited her to join hands in bringing up his children.
He cited the example of his father-in-law who received him with a hug when he visited him immediately after his acquittal.
Asked whether he would return to Australia, the doctor replied he planned to stay in Uganda and resume his business and charity work.
Simultaneously, the state filed a notice of appeal against the acquittal.
It mentioned that the DPP was “aggrieved and dissatisfied†with the ruling.