Socialite Don Nasser, who is facing charges of aggravated trafficking in children and defilement, has petitioned the International Crimes Division of the High Court for bail.

Through his lawyers, Nasser cited his constitutional right to bail and emphasized the presumption of innocence as key grounds for his release.

Nasser, along with his co-accused Promise Ateete, argued that continued detention was unwarranted.

In his affidavit, he disclosed that he has been a resident of Kira Municipality for over eight years and operates businesses both locally and internationally.

He alleged that on September 20, 2024, while on a business trip to Nairobi, Kenya, he was unlawfully kidnapped and transported back to Uganda without due legal process.

He was detained at Kira Road Police Station for three days before being arraigned in the Chief Magistrate’s Court at Buganda Road on September 23, 2024. Following the court appearance, he was remanded to Luzira Prison, where he has been held for nearly two months.

Nasser’s lawyers argued that the judicial system’s “first in, first out” trial policy prioritizes older cases, making it unlikely that his case will be heard promptly. This delay, they claim, warrants his release on bail to avoid undue hardship.

The court is yet to decide on his application.