VOA标准英语2010年-Witness in Zimbabwean Politician Case
时间：2019-02-03 作者：英语课 分类：VOA标准英语2010年(一月)
A state witness in the trial of Zimbabwean politician Roy Bennett told the High Court in Harare that some of the weapons that were purportedly 1 found in his possession were not his.
Ish Mafundikwa | Harare 12 January 2010
Arms dealer 2 Mike Hitchman arrives at the High Court in Harare, Zimbabwe, 12 Jan 2010
A state witness in the trial of Zimbabwean politician Roy Bennett told the High Court in Harare that some of the weapons that were purportedly found in his possession were not his.
Weapons dealer Michael Peter Hitschmann took the stand on the resumption of the trial of Zimbabwe's deputy Agriculture Minister-designate Roy Bennett, who is facing charges of illegal possession of weapons for purposes of terrorism, banditry and insurgency 3. Hitschmann, the prosecution 4's star witness, has submitted an affidavit 5 saying he did not want to testify against Bennett.
The prosecution alleges 6 Hitschmann was paid by Bennett to buy weapons to assassinate 7 government officials.
Hitschmann denied having written e-mails that were produced in court linking him to Bennett. Attorney General Johannes Tomana for the prosecution also made reference to statements Hitschmann made during his own trial for possessing weapons. A policeman who gave evidence earlier admitted the statements were made under duress 8.
Defense 9 counsel Beatrice Mtetwa argued the statements had no bearing in the case against Bennett. Attorney General Tomana said Hitschmann might be impeached 11 for giving evidence that contradicts his statements. Trust Maanda, a member of the defense team, explains.
"The state was about to tell the court that he is departing from his initial statements therefore they wanted to as Mr. Tomana said impeach 10 him, that is to have his evidence discredited," Maanda said.
The judge is expected to make a ruling on whether the statements are admissible when the trial resumes Wednesday.
Bennett's party says the charges are politically motivated. President Robert Mugabe has refused to swear him into office until he is cleared of the charges.
Hitschmann was acquitted 12 of terrorism charges in 2006 but was convicted of possessing dangerous weapons for which he served time.
- This is purportedly the oldest tree in the world. 据称这是世界上最古老的一棵树。 来自互联网
- Mayor Oh Se-Hoon launched the campaign last year, purportedly to improve efficiency. 据悉，首尔市市长吴世勋于去年提出了这项旨在提高工作效率的计划。 来自互联网
- The dealer spent hours bargaining for the painting.那个商人为购买那幅画花了几个小时讨价还价。
- The dealer reduced the price for cash down.这家商店对付现金的人减价优惠。
- And as in China, unrest and even insurgency are widespread. 而在中国，动乱甚至暴乱都普遍存在。 来自互联网
- Dr Zyphur is part an insurgency against this idea. 塞弗博士是这一观点逆流的一部分。 来自互联网
- The Smiths brought a prosecution against the organizers.史密斯家对组织者们提出起诉。
- He attempts to rebut the assertion made by the prosecution witness.他试图反驳原告方证人所作的断言。
- I gave an affidavit to the judge about the accident I witnessed.我向法官提交了一份关于我目击的事故的证词。
- The affidavit was formally read to the court.书面证词正式向出席法庭的人宣读了。
- The newspaper article alleges that the mayor is corrupt. 报纸上断言该市长腐败。
- Steven was tardy this morning and alleges that his bus was late. 史提芬今天早上迟到的说词是公车误点了。
- The police exposed a criminal plot to assassinate the president.警方侦破了一个行刺总统的阴谋。
- A plot to assassinate the banker has been uncovered by the police.暗杀银行家的密谋被警方侦破了。
- He claimed that he signed the confession under duress.他说他是被迫在认罪书上签字的。
- These unequal treaties were made under duress.这些不平等条约是在强迫下签订的。
- The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
- The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。
- We must impeach the judge for taking bribes.我们一定要检举法官收受贿赂。
- The committee decided to impeach the President.委员会决定弹劾总统。
- Elected officials can be impeached. 经过选举产生的官员可以被弹劾。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- The judge was impeached for taking a bribe. 这个法官被检举接受贿赂。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》