By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSASTATE House Media Director, Clayson Hamasaka has sued Government demanding that it pays him damages for malicious and wrongful prosecution on charges of drug dealing, defamation of the President and seditious practices.Mr Hamasaka states that his arrest and prosecution for the said charges in 2013 were publicised in print and electronic media both locally and internationally leading to his dismissal from employment.He claims to have suffered physical and emotional pain during the detention in police cells where he was abused and assaulted by the real criminals there.Thus, he wants the Lusaka High Court to order Government to pay him damages for malicious and wrongful prosecution.Mr Hamasaka seeks damages for false imprisonment and suffering as well as compensation for lost personal items.According to documents filed into court yesterday, Mr Hamasaka stated that on July 9, 2013, a combined team of Drug Enforcement and Zambia Police officers among other agents of the State searched […]
HAMASAKA SUES STATE FOR MALICIOUS PROSECUTION
