Former Justice Minister Kaczynski accused of slander over Yamal affair

Former advisor to ex-Prime Minister Jerzy Buzek, Piotr Naimski, has told the judge of a Warsaw local court that, "Bartimpex's business activities were in conflict with the interests of the State of Poland". He was a witness during court proceedings over a lawsuit brought by Aleksander Gudzowaty, owner of Bartimpex, against former Justice Minister Lech Kaczynski. Gudzowaty demands Kaczynski be brought to book for his comments last June concerning the Yamal pipeline affair. Gudzowaty claims that the former minister caused him financial and personal damage by accusing him of representing the interests of Russia and not caring for the good of Poland. Kaczynski is trying to prove that information in his possession at the time allowed him to present such views. Former Polish Oil and Gas (PGNiG) management board member Piotr Wozniak has given similar testimony to Naimski's. The court will deliver a final decision on Thursday. (Rzeczposoplita, p. A4) M.M.