Congregation rules say burial plots in the interfaith section can be bought "by an individual for any individual without regard to religious identity." Balaban's attorney, Martin Rutchik, denies that his client is racist and that she made disparaging remarks about Steer's race. Shortly after Purtill filed the document making the racism allegations last month, Rutchik filed an updated lawsuit to add a request for damages for emotional distress, claiming that the congregation has shunned Balaban and members have been "harsh" to her and made her feel unwanted. A court hearing is planned for Feb. 29.
Spika wa Bunge, Mheshimiwa Job Ndugai (wa pili kushoto) akisalimiana na Meya wa Manispaa ya Songea, Mhe. Abdul Mshaweji (kulia) baada ya kuwasili katika uwanja wa ndege wa Songea mapema leo, tayari kuelekea katika mazishi ya aliyekuwa Mbunge wa Jimbo la Songea Mjini marehemu Mhe. Leonidas Tutubert Gama yanayofanyika leo katika Mtaa wa Likuyufusi Manispaa ya Songea Mkoani Ruvuma. kushoto ni Mkuu wa Mkoa wa Ruvuma, Mheshimiwa Christina Mndeme