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Gaddafi's son released on bail in Geneva
A son of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi has been freed by Swiss police after posting bail of $490,000. He had been accused of assaulting two of his staff.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:08 July 18, 2008
Geneva: A son of Libyan leader Moammar Gaddafi has been freed by Swiss police after posting bail of $490,000. He had been accused of assaulting two of his staff.
Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of Moammar Gaddafi, was arrested at the five-star Hotel President Wilson on Tuesday after two of his servants accused him of hitting them, his lawyer Robert Assael told the Swiss News Agency on Thursday.
He, along with his heavily pregnant wife were taken into custody on Tuesday after the alleged incident at the luxury hotel in Geneva. Two of Gaddafi's bodyguards were also taken in by police for resisting arrest on Tuesday.
Geneva magistrate Michel-Alexandre Graber charged Gaddafi, 32, with inflicting physical injuries and using threats and force against the two, a Tunisian and a Moroccan.
The same charges were also been brought against Gaddafi's nine-month pregnant wife, who had to be hospitalised during police questioning.
The servants had a medical certificate which proved their injuries.
The couple have denied any wrongdoing.
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