On May 7, 10:31=A0am, Chim <Chi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Lawsuit Versus Sam Rainsy Worries Ambassador
> By Chiep Mony, VOA Khmer
> Original re****t from Phnom Penh
> 07 May 2008
>
> US Ambassador Joseph Mussomeli said Tuesday he was concerned a suit
> filed against the opposition leader by the foreign minister could have
> an affect on the general elections in July.
>
> Foreign Minister Hor Namhong is suing Sam Rainsy for disparaging
> remarks the opposition leader allegedly made at an April 17 public
> rally.
>
> =93As a general principle, the United States strongly believes that
> defamation and disinformation should never be criminal cases,=94 the
> ambassador said after a vitamin distribution in Kampong Thom
> province.
>
> Hor Namhong dismissed questions about the suit by re****ters Wednesday,
> asking them to let the court do its work.
>
> If found guilty Sam Rainsy could face a fine for defamation but
> imprisonment for disinformation.
THE QUESTION OF THIS MATTER SHOULD BE ASKED WHETHER SAM RAINSY SAID
SUCH THING.
THEN THE NEXT QUESTION SHOULBE BE ASKED WHETHER WHAT HE SAID SHOULD BE
AMOUNTED TO WHAT HE IS ACCUSED OF.
THE COURT SHOULD BE THE ONE TO DETERMINE IT, NOT THE SYMPATHY OF THE
PEOPLE TOWARD WHICHEVER PARTY THEY LIKE.
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