Former PM testifies at his wife’s trial

Former Prime Minister Petr Nečas on Wednesday testified at the trial of his wife and former chief-of-staff Jana Nagyová, who is charged with abuse of office. The former chief-of-staff – who had an affair with Mr Nečas before marrying him after his divorce – is accused of allegedly ordering military surveillance of his wife Radka Nečasová in order to find compromising material. The former prime minister, who testified behind closed door, denied the accusation, adding that his wife had done nothing unlawful. It is the first time Mr Nečas, who has refused to testify for the police, has given evidence in the case. According to the state attorney, he is trying to clear his wife of charges of abusing office.

Author: Ruth Fraňková