Billy Downer to stay on as prosecutor Part 1
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PIETERMARITZBURG - Former president Jacob Zuma's bid to have Billy Downer's removed off his arms deal corruption trial, has been dismissed.
Zuma objected to Downer leading his prosecution in the arms deal corruption trial on behalf of National Prosecuting Authority.
He accused Downer of prosecutorial bias.
The case has been adjourned to 17 May for a pre-trial conference.
#Zuma The application by former President @PresJGZuma to have state lead Prosecutor Advocate Billy Downer removed from prosecuting his corruption trial is dismissed. Judge Nkosinathi Chili has just handed down the judgement at the High Court in Pietermaritzburg.#eNCA pic.twitter.com/McAn555UcS
— Siphamandla Goge (@SiphamandlaGoge) March 20, 2024