Lech Walesa libel trial starts in Poland over spy claim
A libel trial has started in Poland over charges former President Lech Walesa once worked as a communist spy.
The court case pits the anti-communist leader against his one-time ally and successor as president, Lech Kaczynski.
The court case was adjourned until 18 December to allow more time for preparation.
Mr Walesa, now 66, is seeking a retraction of a claim made by Mr Kaczynski that he spied for the communist secret service in the 1970s.
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The court case pits the anti-communist leader against his one-time ally and successor as president, Lech Kaczynski.
The court case was adjourned until 18 December to allow more time for preparation.
Mr Walesa, now 66, is seeking a retraction of a claim made by Mr Kaczynski that he spied for the communist secret service in the 1970s.