Jean Nassif swears during Icac evidence and declares ‘no one can make me shut up’
Summary
Jean Nassif, a property developer who fled to Lebanon, spoke by video at the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption (Icac). During the hearing, he argued loudly, called politicians corrupt, and denied wrongdoing related to illegal political donations.Key Facts
- Jean Nassif dialed into the Icac inquiry from his bedroom in Beirut.
- Icac is investigating if NSW Liberal figures expected $2 million in illegal donations from Nassif.
- These donations were allegedly linked to harming the career of a former government minister and removing a building commissioner.
- Nassif accused politicians of corruption and unfair treatment during the questioning.
- Counsel assisting Icac asked Nassif to stay calm and focus on the questions, but he refused to stop.
- The inquiry aims to find the truth about the corruption allegations.
- Nassif initially appeared at Icac on Monday and had previously delayed a scheduled appearance with a medical note.
- Nassif said he would withdraw if he could not prove his innocence.
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