Krecjir argues bias attitude, poor health in pre-sentencing
Controversial Czech convicted criminal Radovan Krejcir has told the South Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg on Tuesday he is not arrogant and his health should be taken into account when he is sentenced.
Security was beefed up as Judge Colin Lamont heard the last of the pre-sentencing arguments of Krejcir and his five co-accused.
They were found guilty on charges of kidnapping, attempted murder and drug related charges.
The state has asked for a 28-year jail sentences for Krejcir and two of his co-accused.
An interpreter was brought in to assist Krejcir, who was representing himself, during his arguments in mitigation of sentence.
He argued that Judge Lamont was prejudiced and biased against him and that his health needed to be taken into account.
Krecjir told the court on Monday that he needed an interpreter, because he couldn't translate some medical terms from Czech to English.
However, even with the assistance of an interpreter, Krejcir refused to disclose his medical conditions and asked for another postponement, insisting the court subpoena his psychologist and psychiatrist.
"Do you want to tell me what's wrong with you medically or do you not, physically and emotionally and intellectually and whatever else, you are free to tell me," Lamont asked Krejcir.
"I would not be capable to give you the proper medical terminology, because I'm not a doctor," he answered through his interpreter.
Judge Lamont again denied his application.
Sentencing continues.
Reporting by Slindelo Masikane
Edited by Suné du Toit