Man on Trial for Murder After Cannabis-Fueled Crash

0:00On this March 9th and Leicester, here's what is making headlines. A 23-year-old man from Leicester is on trial for murder after a brutal attack on a stranger following a car crash. Choukou Mecca, Ahanonu admits to manslaughter but denies murder, claiming diminished responsibility due to cannabis use. The victim, 56-year-old Nila Patel, died two days later in hospital from brain injuries near Leicester Royal infirmary last June. Earlier this year, Ahanonu had been released on license just a year early from a two-year prison sentence. That sentence came after police found him with over 1,000 pounds in cash, cannabis, and a machete following a red-life violation in September, 2023. The crash happened when Ahanonu overturned his BMW while almost four times over the legal cannabis limit for driving. Patel had stepped off a bus nearby and approached the scene, leading to the fatal confrontation. Prosecutors shared a grief fax, including no alcohol in his system, but high levels of THC from cannabis three hours after the incident.

1:05Ahanonu also pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, possessing cannabis with intent to supply and assaulting an emergency worker. The trial continues without Ahanonu testifying in his defense, as his license at the time required good behavior and no offenses. This episode is supported by our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones built for comfort and sound. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com