Top Maldives judge denies bribe and coup charges
Hisaan Hussain and MP Maariya Ahmed Didi, who represent Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, told reporters that their client said the charges against him were baseless and false.
15 Feb 2018, 9:00 AM
The top judge in the Maldives has denied accepting multi-million dollar bribes and attempting to overthrow the government, his lawyers said Thursday.
Hisaan Hussain and MP Maariya Ahmed Didi, who represent Chief Justice Abdulla Saeed, told reporters that their client said the charges against him were baseless and false.
The lawyers said police had not questioned him once, despite the serious allegations and charges.
“He has denied all the charges against him. He reiterates that he has not done anything unlawful,” Hisaan said.
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