THE FINDLAY FAMILY RELEASES STATEMEMENT
THE FINDLAY FAMILY RELEASES STATEMEMENT
Following Mr. Harry Findlay’s disappearance yesterday, his family have releaser a statement in which they have identified his captors, and appealed to the authorities for fairness and justice, including consideration to allow him travel to access medical attention.
“Our family wishes to confirm that Mr. Harry Findlay is currently in police custody following his detention yesterday. At the time of issuing this statement, he has not been formally charged with any offence.
“As a family we respect the rule of law and the law enforcement agencies. The State authorities have been made aware of the seriousness of Mr. Findlay’s medical condition through medical reports and repeated requests seeking the release of his passport to enable him to travel for urgent specialized treatment, as recommended by his Doctors.
“Despite these requests, he has been denied access to treatment. We therefore respectfully appeal that his medical needs receive urgent attention and compassionate consideration consistent with our Constitution, the law, and the humanitarian values that underpin our justice system.
“Beyond the public attention that often surrounds him, Mr. Findlay is first and foremost devout husband, father and grandfather. To our family, he is a source of strength, guidance and unwavering support.
“Many members of the public know him through his Facebook platform, where he constantly shares his passion for entrepreneurship, business and mentorship to many young aspiring entrepreneurs. Mr. Findlay has immense love for his country and is a law abiding citizen.
“As a family we wish to emphasize one fundamental principle: Mr. Findlay is like every other citizen entitled to the presumption of innocence. We have confidence that the truth will emerge through the proper legal process, and respectfully appeal that Mr. Findlay’s rights be protected, and he be treated with dignity and fairness, and that any decision affecting his liberty and his urgent medical needs be made impartially, compassionately and in accordance with the law.
“We also respectfully ask and appeal to the public and the media to exercise restraint and fairness in their reporting, that no conclusions be drawn until the process has run its couse.”
This is the second time that Mr. Findlay has been “arrested” without the family at first knowing where he was.
However, we do hope that he will receive justice and fairness as a cirizen.