Former president comes to Forejt’s defence

Former president Václav Klaus has published stinging criticism on his website attacking the manner in which the head of protocol at Prague Castle, Jindřich Forejt, had – in his view – been targeted. The response came a day after the release of incriminating material which allegedly showed Mr Forejt snorting an illicit substance. Mr Klaus defended the official, whom he worked with for 10 years, by saying steps taken against him were “undeserved”. He also praised Mr Forejt's knowledge of protocol and suggested a replacement would not be found easily.

Author: Jan Velinger