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Sentencing arguments in Fidentia trial

Johannesburg - Argument in the sentencing of former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown was due to continue in the Western Cape High Court on Thursday.

The State and defence would argue the scope of cross-examination permitted in relation to Brown's testimony.

A witness may be called on Thursday to testify in mitigation of sentence.

Brown was recently convicted on two fraud charges after pleading guilty to misrepresentations he made in handling investments for the Transport Education and Training Authority and the Mantadia Asset Trust Company.

Seven other charges of corruption, money-laundering, theft, and fraud were dropped.

The State spent Tuesday morning cross-examining Brown on all the charges.

Jannie van Vuuren, for the State, said he was trying to reveal Brown's state of mind when the crimes were committed and "reveal the truth".

The defence raised the objection that questions should be relevant only to admissions.



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