Former PM of Iceland charged over banking scandal
We can't even get anyone in office charged over a war that was based on lies and is bankrupting the country. Maybe Iceland can teach us a few things about fighting corruption and democracy. Then maybe we can also go after the political class who ushered in the banking crisis.It must be nice to see some accountability.
Geir Haarde was charged with failing to prevent the banking crisis and failing in his prime ministerial duty to manage the fallout. He could face two years in jail if found guilty.
Haarde, 60, who stood down as prime minister in early 2009, said the charges were "political persecution", calling for the case to be thrown out.
"I declare myself innocent of all charges and will do my utmost to prove my innocence," he told the court in Reykjavikon Tuesday.
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