Malaysia – The trial of Malaysian opposition leader, Anwar Ibrahim who was accused for sodomy, has been adjourned to next week.
The judgment came from a Kuala Lumpur high court judge when defense lawyers raised questions of an affair between Saiful Bukhari Azlan, the prime witness, and a prosecutor.
Judge Mohamad Zabidin Diah after hearing the plea of defense lawyers, delayed the case until August 9.
"It cannot be denied that there was an allegation of an affair... therefore I am of the view it is better for me to hear the application of strike-out first," the judge said.
Mr. Anwar had faced a trial when Saiful 25, alleged that the minister had sodomized him 2008. If the minister would convict, he could jailed for 20 years.
The case got a different angle when Mr. Anwar’s lawyers filed an application, alleging that Farah Azlina Latif, a junior prosecutor romantically involved with Saiful.
In defense, lawyers said that the affair was a mere proof that Mr. Anwar became a victim of a conspiracy. Mr. Anwar also told reporters that it was a plan to end his political career.
"It just supports our contention right from the beginning that this is all a farce, a politically motivated trial, trumped-up charges," he told reporters.
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