Jean Nassif swears during Icac evidence and declares ‘no one can make me shut up’
Property developer Jean Nassif appeared via video link at a New South Wales anti-corruption inquiry from Lebanon. He engaged in an expletive-laden tirade against politicians and the commission while denying allegations of corruption.
Why it matters
The hearing highlights ongoing investigations into political donations and corruption allegations within the New South Wales Liberal Party.
Screenshot from the Icac hearing with Jean Nassif on Tuesday. The fugitive property developer appeared from Lebanon. Photograph: Icac Screenshot from the Icac hearing with Jean Nassif on Tuesday. The fugitive property developer appeared from Lebanon. Photograph: Icac Independent Commission Against Corruption Jean Nassif swears during Icac evidence and declares ‘no one can make me shut up’ Fugitive property developer beams in from Beirut bedroom to declare ‘I’m not corrupt’ and waves handwritten notes at counsel assisting Peggy Dwyer
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Fugitive property developer Jean Nassif has declared he cannot be silenced as he ranted about “crook” politicians and proclaimed his innocence during an expletive-laden tirade at the New South Wales anti-corruption watchdog.
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