BEIRUT: Tourism Minister Michel Pharaon Friday said MP Nicolas Fattoush's comments accusing him of adultery crossed the line and were "unsuitable" for a lawmaker.
“Minister Michel Pharaon condemns [remarks] made by MP Nicolas Fattoush, in which he interfered in the private and family [affairs] that he has no right to make public as long as they are still in judicial hands,” a statement from his office said.
It said Pharaon will not bring himself down to the level of Fattoush “in seeking to undermine his reputation and intimidate him in a desperate attempt to conceal his violations.”
What Fattoush did, the statement added, “is not suitable for a lawyer and a lawmaker who claims to represent the people.”
Fattoush held up a photo of Pharaon standing next to a woman he alleged was his mistress during a news conference Thursday in an apparent effort to subdue the uproar created after he attacked a Justice Palace staffer Monday.
Fattoush denied he had assaulted Manal Daou during an argument at the Baabda courthouse, but did admit he had verbally abused her.
The news conference came in response to Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi’s announcement that an investigation was launched into the incident.
Fattoush became aggressive with Daou after she refused to prioritize his file despite his position in government.
At Thursday's news conference, Fattoush criticized Rifi for calling for an investigation. He also blasted Pharaon, saying he was at the Justice Palace to file a complaint on behalf of Pharaon’s wife for adultery.
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