Thabo Bester’s counsel from his initial court hearing have abandoned him as he prepares to make a second appearance in the coming weeks.
Thabo Bester’s lawyers, Ishmail Attorneys, have notified him that they will no longer be defending him. It has been reported that Bester will retain the services of attorneys who previously represented Dr. Nandipha in a similar case.
Legal representation for the accused is mandated by most jurisdictions, but critics have claimed that anyone willing to represent Thabo Bester will only do so for financial gain.
This is due to the fact that prior to his daring jail break, Thabo Bester had previously been convicted of murder and rape. This means he will return to face the same allegations, only this time with greater weight.
It was inevitable, as the attorney was mildly irritated by Thabo Bester’s requests during his previous court appearance.
Most attorneys will stop representing you if you give the impression that you lack the funds to pay their fees. Others have hypothesized that Thabo Bester’s inability to pay his legal bills stems from the fact that “lawyers are like any profession, they do not work for nothing.”
On May 16th, when Thabo Bester returns to court after his initial appearance with Ishmail attorneys, he is expected to have a new attorney on file. Many people are feeling conflicted about the Thabo Bester event. The criminal’s appearance in court and the postponement of his case have been criticized by several. They want him in jail immediately.
It is unnecessary for Bester to appear before these courts; he should be kept in solitary confinement and denied food. They emphasized how much damage he had caused.