The legal battle involving former government minister Dean Jonas continues as his defense attorneys submitted another no-case submission.

The attorneys argue that the prosecution has breached Jonas’ constitutional rights. The verdict, which will decide whether the case will be dismissed, is expected to be announced on August 29.

At a hearing held at the St John’s Magistrates’ Court on Monday, attorneys-at-law Wendel Alexander and George Lake argued that the prosecution had failed to inform Jonas and his attorneys that the charges against him had been withdrawn and subsequently refiled.

This move comes after the court dismissed a previous no-case submission. Jonas, who previously held the position of minister of Social Transformation and Gender Affairs and the Blue Economy, is facing multiple charges related to an incident that occurred at his Scott’s Hill home on February 23, 2023.

The charges include assault, resisting arrest, making use of threatening language, disorderly conduct, and battery.

These charges stem from a dispute between Jonas and his ex-lover over the custody of their child.

The case has been ongoing for some time now, and the latest submission by Jonas’ defence team suggests that the legal battle is far from over.

It remains to be seen what the verdict will be on August 29 and whether the charges against Jonas will be dismissed or whether the case will continue.