Chidiebere was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on an amended three-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime-related offences. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The Nigerian Government on Monday opened its case against social media activist and influencer, Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, over alleged cybercrime and felony charges before the Federal High Court in Abuja.
Chidiebere was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on an amended three-count charge bordering on alleged cybercrime-related offences. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.
During proceedings, the prosecution’s first witness, Oronto Douglas, continued his testimony and told the court that audio and video recordings obtained during the defendant’s interview had been downloaded onto a flash drive. He added that he signed a certificate of compliance in line with legal requirements.
However, counsel to the defendant objected to the admissibility and playback of the flash drive, arguing that its contents could not be independently verified.
