Shafee draws 'Nazi-Germany' comparison over Najib addendum hearing
Lawyer Shafee Abdullah has compared ongoing judicial proceedings concerning ex-prime minister Najib Abdul Razak's royal addendum hearing to Nazi-era governance, criticising the presiding judge for making an error.
The case relates to contempt of court proceedings launched by Najib's legal team against former attorney-general Ahmad Terrirudin Salleh.
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