SUBANG JAYA: Some cases brought for prosecution following the 14th General Election were conducted hastily and with political vengeance, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"At that time, the pace of prosecutions was rushed, marked by venom, enmity, and political vengeance by those in power," he said during a special interview with chief editors on Saturday (Dec 21).
The Prime Minister did not specify which leaders were responsible at the time.
Anwar was responding to a question about the independence of the judiciary following the acquittal of Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor on money laundering and tax evasion charges last week.
Anwar said it was hypocritical to blame him for the court's decision.
"But now it is up to the Court of Appeal. Let the Court of Appeal decide. I have my own views but I cannot interfere; you can ask the Chief Justice," said Anwar.
"In my two years in office, I have not interfered in any court case, nor have I spoken to or instructed any judges on any issues. Can you tell me that it has not happened in the past?" asked Anwar.
