Jacob Zuma is ready to rumble with the judicial system that jailed him just a few months ago – starting with his nemesis, Billy Downer.
Representatives for Jacob Zuma have confirmed that the former president will pursue criminal charges against Advocate Billy Downer, as the bad blood continues to flow in Msholozi’s corruption case.
Why Is Jacob Zuma Filing Criminal Charges Against Billy Downer?
It’s understood that Zuma wants to hold the lead prosecutor in his arms deal trial to account, after he was accused of ‘leaking medical details’ pertaining to uBaba’s current ailments.
The 79-year-old is currently on medical parole, due to a mystery illness that has been kept under wraps. Attempts to have the condition disclosed have fallen flat, leading to an almighty row between Jacob Zuma and the courts.
Fighting Back: Jacob Zuma Set For Battle With The Judiciary
Zuma’s legal team now think they have a chance of securing a prosecution against the prominent lawyer, and they will open an official complaint at Pietermaritzburg Police Station on Thursday afternoon.
“As indicated in court on 22/09/21, Jacob Zuma will be laying criminal charges against Advocate Billy Downer SC for his admitted conduct, which is in breach of sections 41(6) read with 41(7) of the NPA Act. The media is invited to a briefing outside SAPS in PMB on Thursday 21 October at 13:00.”
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Who Is Billy Downer?
Billy Downer is alleged to have broken laws within the NPA Act, which refer to a respondent’s privacy in the judicial process. The star advocate has previously dismissed concerns raised by Jacob Zuma, and even branded the ex-ANC leader as a ‘conspiracy theorist’ during their most recent battle in the courtroom.
But when Team Zuma think they’re onto something, they don’t give it up easily. And Nkandla’s most famous resident looks ready to go to war with a justice system that put him behind bars just four months ago.