Radio NZ
May 21 2008; 16:30
Gwaze not guilty
A Christchurch man
has been found not guilty of the sexual violation and murder of his 10 year old
niece.
Charlene Makaza
died in January last year.
Her uncle, George Gwaze,
was charged with her murder and sexual violation,.
A jury has just
cleared him of the charges, prompting a loud uproar from his family inside the
court.
His wife collapsed
on the floor as other family members leapt up shouting "Yes! God is
good."
Outside, Mr Gwaze
said he was very relieved.
The jury delivered
its verdict after three and a half hours of deliberations.