Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim acquitted in sodomy trial - Video
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was acquitted on Monday in a surprise end to a politically-charged sodomy trial he has called a government bid to cripple his opposition ahead of forthcoming polls. - The ruling by Judge Mohamad Zabidin Diah set off pandemonium in the Kuala Lumpur High Court, with Anwar mobbed by his wife, daughters and opposition politicians in joyous scenes. Thousands of Anwar supporters who gathered outside under heavy security erupted into cheers and raised their fists in the air as news of the verdict filtered out. Shortly afterwards, two small explosions went off in the carpark outside the courthouse, according to a police spokesman. Two people were injured in the blasts. In his brief verdict announcement, Judge Zabidin said he could not rely on controversial DNA evidence submitted by the prosecution.