Malaysia's High Court acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomizing a former aide, citing unreliable DNA evidence in a verdict Monday that surprised supporters who saw the case as an attempt to sideline him.
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (C) speaks to his supporters as his wife Wan Azizah (C-R) smiles outside the court after his verdict in Kuala Lumpur, on January 9. Malaysian court Anwar of sodomy charges in a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year.
Supporters of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim are pictured with masks of Anwar as they rally in front of the courthouse in Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2012. About 2,000 Anwar supporters rallied outside the court on Monday, protesting against a justice system they fear will convict him of sodomy later in the day in what they regard as a political trial. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad
Supporters of Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim shout slogans while holding a placard as they rally near the courthouse in Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2012. About 2,000 Anwar supporters rallied outside the court on Monday, protesting against a justice system they fear will convict him of sodomy later in the day in what they regard as a political trial. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (C) and his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (L) arrive at the courthouse for the verdict of his sodomy trial in Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2012. REUTERS/Samul Said
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim (C) talks to his supporters while flanked by his wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail after the verdict of his sodomy trial was announced in Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2012. A Malaysian court acquitted Anwar of sodomy charges on Monday, a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim shows a thumbs-up as he prepares to leaves his residence to the High Court for his sodomy trial verdict in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, center, speaks to supporters during a rally in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. Anwar said Sunday on the eve of a verdict in his sodomy trial that he is prepared to be imprisoned, but hoped that such an outcome would hurt the ruling coalition in the next national elections. Anwar denies the charges but faces a maximum of 20-years in prison if convicted on Monday of sodomizing a young male former aide. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim is greeted by his supporters after he was acquitted of sodomy charges as he leaves the courthouse in Kuala Lumpur January 9, 2012. A Malaysian court acquitted Anwar of sodomy charges on Monday, a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated reformers ahead of an expected election this year. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: POLITICS CRIME LAW)
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