Accused number Jacquen Appollis claims he was tortured before police detectives told him what to say in the statement.
CAPE TOWN - An accused in the Joshlin Smith trial faced tough questions on Tuesday about certain details he added to the confession statement he made to police.
Legal teams are arguing for the court to decide whether the confession statement can be used as evidence against the accused.
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