Mugabe's Son Avoids Murder Charge, Cousin Pleads Guilty

0:00European news, powered by AI. This is Europe News Today. I'm Cory with the story. Bellermine Chautunga Mugabe, the 28-year-old son of Zimbabwe's late president, Robert Mugabe, just dodged an attempted murder charge in South Africa through a plea deal. He and his cousin Tobias Mugabe Matanholze got arrested back in mid-February after a shooting left an employee at their place wounded and in the hospital. Mugabe copped appointing something that looked like a gun in one run-in and breaking immigration rules by entering and staying illegally. His cousin went further, pleading guilty to five counts, like attempted murder, illegal firearm possession, and dodging justice. In court, the defense pushed hard for leniency, stressing the guys had clean records, already paid the victims some cash, and could cover any fines. But a police investigator called them out for zero remorse, saying they knew where the missing gun was, but wouldn't help track it down. The judge bought the pleas under a special South African law that skips a full trial, with

1:02sentencing locked in for April 24th. This echoes family drama from years back when Mugabe's mom, Grace, got diplomatic community after allegedly beating a model in Johannesburg, letting her walk free amid big backlash.