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The accused, having pleaded guilty to manslaughter, is sentenced to fifteen years imprisonment considering the aggravating factor of stabbing a defenseless woman, balanced against his youth, lack of prior criminality, and remorse.
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The High Court of Tanzania found no case to answer in a murder prosecution, holding the evidence insufficient and ordering the accused acquitted and released.
The accused was found guilty of manslaughter, not murder, because the killing occurred during a fight while both parties were intoxicated, and the evidence established beyond reasonable doubt that the accused stabbed the deceased, but lacked the intent required for murder.
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The High Court convicted the accused of murder after rejecting a provocation defence based on refusal of money and abusive words from his wife.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the prosecution's appeal, upholding the High Court's finding that the respondent was insane when she attacked three children.
The High Court of Tanzania found the accused committed the homicide, but held she was not guilty of murder by reason of insanity and ordered detention.
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