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S. African Court Throws Out Zuma Graft Case

Ruling clears way for leader to become president

By Jason Farago, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 12, 2008 8:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – A South African court has thrown out a corruption case against Jacob Zuma, effectively clearing the way for him to become president next year. The judge ruled that the charges—including 12 counts of fraud, four of corruption, and one each of racketeering and money... Read full story »

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