Election saves Samoobrona deputy from conviction on fraud charges

Danuta Hojarska, regional leader of Samoobrona in Pomorze in Northwest Pola nd, has escaped conviction for fraud after being elected to parliament. She and her husband were accused of fraudulently obtaining credit worth zl.220, 000 for purchasing agricultural equipment. A local court originally called for her arrest, but had to withdraw its ruling in view of her parliamentary immunity. Ewa Mazurek, spokesperson for the district court, said, "The peop le in her constituency knew about her and her actions. If the electorate has nothing against it, what can we do?" (Gazeta Wyborcza, p. 1) P.W.