Saiful a ‘passive homosexual,’ says Karpal
By Shazwan Mustafa Kamal
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 — The lead defence counsel in Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s Sodomy II trial today suggested that multiple DNA profiles found in Mohd Saiful Bukhari Azlan’s anus made him a “passive homosexual.”
During the cross-examination of government scientist Dr Seah Lay Hong, the veteran lawyer asked whether the evidence of DNA profiles found in Saiful’s anus would lead to that conclusion.
“I’m putting it to you that it is a logical conclusion, multiple DNA profiles in his anus makes him a passive homosexual,” said Karpal.
Dr Seah, in turn said that she was not in the position to comment on the matter.
Karpal then asked Dr Seah to comment on the proforma report on Saiful, where it was stated that Saiful had complained of “attempted” sodomy.
“If it was attempted sodomy, how could DNA be found in Saiful’s anus?” asked Karpal.
This bought lead prosecutor Datuk Mohd Yusof Zainal Abiden to object, saying that Dr Seah had nothing to do with the proforma report, and that therefore she need not answer.
In response, Karpal said that all he did was refer Dr Seah to a document (proforma report) which was already an exhibit.
Despite the prosecution’s objection, Judge Datuk Mohd Zabidin Mohd Diah allowed Karpal to proceed with the question.
Dr Seah said that it would not be possible for DNA profiles to be found in Saiful’s anus if it was attempted sodomy.
“No, it would not be possible,” said the forensic scientist.
The trial will continue in the afternoon with the prosecution’s reexamination of Dr Seah.
Saiful had complained that Anwar, his ex-boss, had sodomised him at a luxury condominium in upper-class Bukit Damansara here on June 26, 2008.
Saiful, now aged 25, has never named anyone else.
