Beninese Court Sentences Steve Amoussou to Two Years; Lawyer to Appeal

Beninese Court Sentences Steve Amoussou to Two Years in Prison; Appeal Planned COTONOU, Benin – Steve Amoussou has been sentenced to two years in prison on charges not specified in the video. His lawyer, Me Yansunu, expressed strong concerns about the fairness of the trial, citing a lack of evidence. "There is no evidence against him, no expertise, nothing to justify this," Me Yansunu stated in a recent interview. Despite the conviction, Me Yansunu is optimistic about the appeal process, stating, "We will ask him to appeal... He is reluctant, but we will convince him. There's a 100% chance of winning on appeal." The case has sparked debate in Benin about the independence of the judiciary. The outcome of the appeal will be closely watched.