Theresa May's likely successor is wanted in court over Brexit

Boris Johnson is accused of misleading the public in attempt to influence Brexit vote.

Isn't this the beauty of politics? Before you wonder what this is all about, the Brexit drama seem to be getting even more interesting as one of the most likely successor to British Prime Minister Theresa May who resigned a few days ago, also has issues dangling round his neck like bangles.

If you've been following recent developments on the Brexit saga, we recently reported that PM Theresa May also fell victim to Brexit, much like her predecessor David Cameron who had to resign following the outcome of the Brexit referendum which swung in favor of those who think Britain will be better off leaving the European Union.

Following May's resignation, former UK foreign secretary Boris Johnson is tipped as the leading candidate to succeed Theresa May as the next British Prime Minister. However, in a twist of event, CNN reported that a judge at Westminster Magistrate's Court in London ordered that Boris Johnson, must face a private summons on three counts charge of misconduct in public office.

Johnson is accused of falsely claiming that Britain's membership of the European Union cost £350 million ($442 million) a week — a claim plastered on the side of a bus that toured Britain during the tightly fought campaign that resulted in a 52% vote in favor of the UK leaving the EU.

"Having considered all the relevant factors I am satisfied that this is a proper case to issue the summons as requested for the three offenses as drafted," wrote Judge Margot Coleman.

"This means the proposed defendant will be required to attend this court for a preliminary hearing, and the case will then be sent to the Crown Court for trial."

The summons was lodged by Marcus Ball and financed by a crowdfunded campaign. He claims Johnson misled the public in the run-up and aftermath of the referendum, and repeated the £350 million claim during the 2017 general election.

Johnson's lawyer denied the allegation at an earlier court hearing.

Johnson was a key figure ahead of the 2016 Brexit referendum and was on the side of those campaigning against staying in the EU.