Zuma corruption co-accused Thales says it 'cannot obtain a fair trial'

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French arms company Thales said on Sunday it believed it 'cannot obtain a fair trial' in its corruption case.

Image:French arms company Thales - currently on trial with former president Jacob Zuma - said on Sunday it believed it"cannot obtain a fair trial".

"Bearing in mind the very long delay of this procedure – through no fault of Thales at all – together with a range of factors beyond its control, Thales believes it cannot obtain a fair trial, as it is entitled to under the SA constitution and international law," the statement said.no knowledge of any transgressions having been committed by any of its employees in relation to the awarding of the contract for the combat systems for SA's corvettes .

 

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We dont hv a jury system which could be swayed or influenced by news events.

Thales believes it cannot obtain a fair trial, as it is entitled to under the SA constitution and international law - the statement said - and what would be the suitable justice system for them to be tried under, if we may ask.

Let the courts decide

If the Rand was good enough so is the legal system.

Hmmmm...that’s because the Eiffel Tower lights are still burning 🤣

French Crooks need jail too! That’s fair 😃😃

A fair trial is the one going in your favor, okay?!

Sounds like Zuma is speaking for them 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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