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Magistrate Dane Hamilton has dismissed the battery case against former MP Dean Jonas due to prosecutorial issues. <\/p>

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Jonas, the former St. George representative and Minister of Social Transformation, will learn on September 10 if the dismissal is final. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The charges stemmed from a February 2023 incident at his Scott’s Hill home, including resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and assault. <\/p>

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The magistrate sided with the defense, dismissing the charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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