Former South Korean President Yun Seok-yeol refused to leave his cell for interrogation and lay on the floor in only a tank top and underwear, the special prosecutor's office reported, quoted by "Reuters", reports News.bg.
Yun was removed from office in April by the Constitutional Court for his attempt to declare martial law late last year. He is currently in custody in Seoul, facing multiple cases, including a charge of sedition. A crime that can lead to life in prison or the death penalty.
According to the prosecution, Yoon refused to be questioned on Friday, lying on the floor of his cell and not wearing his prison uniform. "The suspect stubbornly refused to cooperate," said prosecutors' spokeswoman Oh Jung-hee. She added that authorities would make another attempt at questioning, including by force if necessary.
Yoon's lawyer, Yoo Jong-hwa, described the prosecution's actions as public humiliation. He said discussing Yoon's clothing in a cell with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) was a violation of his human rights.
In addition to the sedition charges, Yoon is also being investigated for influence peddling, including alleged election interference with his wife, former first lady Kim Kyung-hee. She also denies the charges and is expected to appear for questioning on August 6, where her lawyers say she will cooperate with authorities.
Yoon and his defense insist the investigations are politically motivated. But prosecutors say the case is under particular public scrutiny because Yoon is a former top prosecutor who has repeatedly stressed the importance of law and justice.