Posted by Mike Hampton a.k.a. Wicked Mike on Aug 5, 2012
In 1995, the SAPS and the
State Prosecutor erred when they released Francois Coetzee, an alleged rapist
and attempted murderer, on bail. It was an astonishingly criminal act as they
were aware of his violent history (and he was already on a 4 year suspended
sentence for indecent assault).
Alix Carmichele, a Knysna
photographer who had repeatedly appealed against his release, became his next
victim. In the once tranquil suburb of Noetzie, Francois beat Alix with the
handle of a pick-axe and attempted to stab her several times in the chest.
Miraculously, she escaped (read the full details at Carte Blanche – below
the current featured video).
Alix sued the state for
failing in their “duty to care”. Her 12 year battle with the “justice”
system resulted in a win for her…and for us because it set a legal precedent.
Francois was sentenced to
21 years but is now eligible for parole.
Read more…….
