"We are demanding that the Judiciary halts Judge Baguma from this case. A judge accused of bias cannot lawfully continue presiding over a case where the accused formally question his impartiality," Bayiga said.
Cheptegei set a personal best of 58:26 to finish third in a close race. Andreas Almgren of Sweden won gold in 58:06, setting a new European record. Nicholas Kipkorir from Kenya took silver in 58:11.
The update, which was previously scheduled to commence on 3 January 2025 and conclude on 24 January 2025, has now been rescheduled to commence on 20 January 2025 and conclude on 10 February 2025.