British businessman and farm owner Harvey Boulter has failed an attempt to avoid being prosecuted on murder and other charges.
Judge Herman Oosthuizen on Friday dismissed an application by Boulter (54) to have the prosecutor general’s decision to prosecute him on four charges in the Windhoek High Court reviewed and set aside, or declared as invalid and irrational.
The prosecutor general has decided to prosecute Boulter on counts of murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition without a licence, and handling a firearm while under the influence of liquor or a drug with a narcotic effect in connection with a fatal shooting incident at his game farm, situated between Kamanjab and Etosha National Park, on 27 February 2021.
The shooting claimed the life of farm manager Gerhard van Wyk (54), who was employed by Boulter.
Van Wyk died while being transported to Outjo for medical treatment after he had been shot in the abdomen.
The state is alleging that Boulter shot Van Wyk after a disagreement between Boulter and Van Wyk’s son, who was also employed at the farm.
According to Boulter, the shooting was an accident.
The bullet the struck Van Wyk also hit Boulter in his left hand.
Boulter has to make his next court appearance on the criminal charges on 17 October.
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