Lindani Myeni’s Lawyer Lashes Out at Honolulu Police for Negligence
- Late South African rugby player Lindani Myeni was shot and killed in Honolulu, United States a few weeks ago by police when he was unarmed
- Myeni’s lawyer, Bridget Morgan-Bickerton, has accused the police of acting irresponsibly when they shot and killed the Durban man
- The 29-year-old’s wife, Lindsay Myeni, says she hopes her late husband is now happy and safe in heaven
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The latest media reports surrounding the passing away of South African rugby player, Lindani Myeni, is that the Mzansi player had been treated like an animal. The late Myeni’s lawyer, Bridget Morgan-Bickerton, said the 29-year-old was shot by the police before they followed necessary steps.
Morgan-Bickerton alleges that there were no sirens, lights or a proper announcement from the Honolulu police that they were indeed officers.
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Myeni was killed last month after a woman called the police screaming hysterically over the phone, ostensibly believing that Myeni wanted to harm her. EWN reports that police officers responded and fired multiple shots at Myeni, who was defenceless and wasn't even wearing shoes.
According to his legal representative, the team believes the father of two mistook the woman's house for a temple that was actually located next door. Morgan-Bickerton, Myeni’s family lawyer, has since explained what evidence was collected through bodycam footage. She said:
“There were no lights, no sirens and yelled no less than five times ‘Get on the ground’ without one time announcing that they were the police. That’s illegal, unlawful and it is absolutely unjustified."
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Meanwhile, IOL has it that Myeni’s wife Lindsay has said she hopes her late hubby is happy now with the angels.
She was quoted by IOL:
“I trust that God has you with him. I trust that the mamas are right there with you. I trust that you’re okay right now… that’s all that matters to me.
“Today should have been the hardest day of my life, but I feel joy. I feel overwhelmingly grateful. Like wow, this guy changed my entire self. He pushed me to have a stronger, healthier and cleaner and fun life.
“I know we will all be okay with time, but I needed to know that he was okay and God has sent me a sign to say that he is. He has changed the world forever.”
Briefly News reported that the body of Myeni had arrived in South Africa 10 days ago. The Durban rugby player was shot and killed by Honolulu police.
His body had returned home and will be buried in KwaZulu-Natal. His family was expected to transport his body back to his birthplace.
The recording of the 911 call made before Myeni's death has been released and according to eNCA, the female caller said that Myeni was not armed and was calm.
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