Lawyers for Eddie Obeid have warned NSW MPs against badmouthing the disgraced former state Labor minister during the upcoming election.
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NSW MPs were sent a letter from Obeid's lawyers on Friday which said criticising the 75-year-old former Labor powerbroker during the campaign for the March poll could compromise a trial he is expecting to face in May.
"We implore you to exercise due care and diligence when commenting on the above matters (to the extent that your propose to do so), so as to ensure that the integrity of Mr Obeid's trial is not compromised," the letter from Hanna Legal, seen by AAP, says.
The letter alludes to legal action if members do not adhere to its requests.
Senior Liberal minister Andrew Constance said he didn't believe Obeid was "in any position" to be writing to members of parliament.
Another NSW MP said the letter was "an absolute threat".
Obied is in jail after being convicted of misconduct in public office. He is expected to face another trial in May, charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in public office.
Australian Associated Press
