WMD accused have received death threats

Daniel Geiges and Gerhard Wisser face four charges relating to the possession of a lathe, piping, and other equipment that allegedly could be used to enrich uranium for weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). Their lawyer Anand Choudree said the German consulate had expressed concern over his client Wisser\'s safety. ‘My fear is that if they are detained any further they won\'t live to see the trial,’ Choudree said. He said he could not disclose details of the threats for the safety of the accused, but he was worried his clients would be ‘done in’. In spite of additional submissions to the court by the State, there was still no prima facie evidence against Wisser and the state could not prove that he would leave the country if granted bail, said Choudree. He added the model of lathe on the charge sheet could not be used to manufacture a centrifuge as was claimed. The hearing was adjourned to Tuesday. Full report on the IoL site