Wednesday, April 07, 2010By SEBASTIAN STRANGIO AND MEAS SOKCHEA
The Phnom Penh Post
SRP Lawmaker could be held 'criminally liable' if she refuses to pay court-ordered fine
As the Supreme Court prepares to issue a final ruling today on defamation charges facing Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) lawmaker Mu Sochua, the politician remains defiant, repeating her earlier stance that she will refuse to pay any fines associated with the case.
In August, Phnom Penh Municipal Court found Mu Sochua guilty of defaming Prime Minister Hun Sen and ordered her to pay 16.5 million riels (around US$3,975) in fines and compensation, a verdict that was upheld on appeal in October.
When asked this week whether she expected a similar verdict from the Supreme Court, Mu Sochua described the question as "rhetorical".
"My earlier stance remains," she said by email. "I have not committed any crime other than serving my constituency and being accountable to the voters who put their trust on the Sam Rainsy Party. Paying the fine is admitting guilt."
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