Minister Tightlipped After Patria Testimony, Erjavec Feels Cleared

Ljubljana, 19 January - Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic took the witness stand in the high-profile malfeasance trial against her predecessor and the former army chief-of-staff on Wednesday, allegedly backing the view of the defence that the state incurred no material damage in the purchase of Patria armoured personnel carriers.

Ljubljan Trial continues against former Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (pictured) and former Chief-of-Staff Albin Gutman, who are accused of malfeasance in office in relation to the EUR 278m defence contract with Finnish company Patria. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljan
Trial continues against former Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (pictured) and former Chief-of-Staff Albin Gutman, who are accused of malfeasance in office in relation to the EUR 278m defence contract with Finnish company Patria.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic arrives at the Ljubljana Local Court to testify in the malfeasance trial against her predecessor and the former army chief-of-staff. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Defence Minister Ljubica Jelusic arrives at the Ljubljana Local Court to testify in the malfeasance trial against her predecessor and the former army chief-of-staff.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljan Trial continues against former Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (pictured) and former Chief-of-Staff Albin Gutman, who are accused of malfeasance in office in relation to the EUR 278m defence contract with Finnish company Patria. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljan
Trial continues against former Defence Minister Karl Erjavec (pictured) and former Chief-of-Staff Albin Gutman, who are accused of malfeasance in office in relation to the EUR 278m defence contract with Finnish company Patria.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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