Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Former Czech PM’s wife convicted of leaking classified info

PRAGUE, Czech Republic – The wife of former Czech Prime Minister Petr Necas has been convicted of leaking a classified document and has received an 18-month suspended sentence.

Prague’s Municipal Court said Tuesday Jana Necasova — Jana Nagyova at the time — leaked the content of a 2012 report by the country’s BIS spy agency to Ivo Rittig, a lobbyist.

Nagyova was Necas’ chief of staff and mistress.

After his government fell in June 2013, Necas admitted his affair with Nagyova and divorced his first wife.

Rittig and his laywyer, David Michal, received a nine-month suspended sentence each for their role.

They all can appeal.

In a separate case that brought down the government, Necasova is standing trial for allegedly ordering the military intelligence agency to spy on Necas’ estranged wife.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles