Anthony Joshua’s driver facing manslaughter charges

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00:00lego proceedings are officially underway at the ogo state multi-door courthouse

00:05following the tragic road accident involving world-renowned boxer anthony joshua the driver

00:11appeared for his first court hearing today friday january 2nd 2026 facing serious charges of

00:18manslaughter and reckless driving the charges stem from fatal accident that occurred on monday

00:24december 29th 2025 on the lagos ibadon expressway which claimed the lives of two of joshua's close

00:32associate personal trainer latif ayodele and his strength coach shinogami according to guardian

00:39correspondent david meshioye who reported live from the courthouse the atmosphere remains tense

00:46meshioye notes that while the driver's family has been reluctant to speak officially to the press

00:52they have shared crucial details behind the scenes the defense core argument centers on a

00:58mechanical failure the driver claims the vehicle's brakes failed as he approached a stationary truck

01:05despite his reported efforts to bring the car to a halt he ultimately rammed into the parked vehicle

01:13following the hearing the case has been adjourned until january 28th and the driver was initially

01:19moved to the shagamo correctional center while his legal team finalized documentation in the latest

01:26update from the courthouse the presiding magistrate has granted the driver bail the conditions are

01:32significant reflecting the gravity of the charges bill some five million naira shorties the driver is

01:40required to provide four shorties to secure his release pending the next court's date as the legal

01:47process continues all eyes remain on a good state to see how the court weighs the claims of brake failure

01:55against the charges of reckless driving