BREAKING | News24 journalist files urgent case against Zuma to have 'abusive' summons thrown out | News24

News24 journalist Karyn Maughan labelled a summons issued against her by former president Jacob Zuma's legal team as a gross abuse of court processes and, therefore, should be set aside. | J_chabalala

News24 specialist legal journalist Karyn Maughan has filed an urgent application in the Pietermaritzburg High Court, asking the court to set aside a private prosecution brought against her by former president Jacob Zuma.

The summons issued against her by Zuma's legal team is a gross abuse of court processes and, therefore, should be set aside, Maughan argues. Zuma launched a private prosecution against Maughan and State advocate Billy Downer. He apparently deposited R90 000 with the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate's Court as security for the defence.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.

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