Yusoff Rawther trial: Prosecution closes case, decision June 12


KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court on Monday (April 28) set June 12 to decide whether former research assistant to a politician, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther, should enter his defence or be acquitted of charges of distributing cannabis and possessing two imitation firearms.

Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin set the date after Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Sabri Othman informed the court that the prosecution had closed its case today after calling 13 prosecution witnesses during the trial, which began on April 7.

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