Lawyers for Theo Bronkhorst argue circumstances surrounding death of famed 13-year-old mountainous cat attain not constitute a chargeable offenceThe case against a professional hunter who helped an American dentist kill a well-liked lion in Zimbabwe should be thrown out of court,his lawyers have argued.
Theo Bronkhorst, 52, or is charged with “failing to prevent an illegal hunt” when Walter Palmer paid $55000 (£35000) to shoot the lion,known as Cecil, with a bow and arrow in early July. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
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Source: theguardian.com