These are the most important statements made by Traian Basescu:
- I received the 181 notice from the National Institute of Criminal Expertise.
- The notice has 18 pages and I will use it in the trial against Dinu Patriciu.
- The contested recording contains computerised editing elements, is not authentic and does not represent an accurate copy of an authentic recording.
- I repeat the conclusion: the footage that I have contested contains elements of computerised editing, meant to alter integrity, is not authentic and does not represent an accurate copy of an authentic recording.
- It seems that some people are trying to will the elections through setting up fakes and through lies.
- Beyond the notice's conclusions, I have, with your permission, a conclusion: Shame on you Dinu Patriciu!
President Traian Basescu sued Dinu Patriciu, a Romanian businessman with political affiliations, and his company Best Media, asking the Court to force him to pay up damages worth one leu. The first session of the trial is scheduled for April 21.