A Romanian court has acquitted the Senate speaker of making false statements under oath in a trial related to a fraudulent real estate case. The High Court of Cassation and Justice cleared Calin Popescu Tariceanu of wrongdoing on Tuesday, rejecting prosecutors' demand for a prison sentence. Prosecutors said he denied knowledge of connections between a Romanian prince and a politically connected businessman and others. Tariceanu has repeatedly denied wrongdoing. The prince is accused of illegally acquiring 64 hectares (158 acres) of state-owned land, costing the state 145 million euros ($171 million).

Source: ABC News May 22, 2018 18:56 UTC