Thomas’ newly released book is titled My Story: Justice in the Wilderness.
In a letter of demand served through law firm Shafee & Co and sighted by The Star, it said “Chapter 42 – Altantuya” in the book made defamatory statements against Najib.
The letter, dated Feb 2 and signed by Najib’s lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, claimed that through the chapter, Thomas conveyed the message to readers that irrespective of the decisions of the courts, the former prime minister was somehow involved in the murder of Mongolian Altantuya Shaariibuu.
It claimed that Thomas’ statements on Najib were negligent, reckless, irresponsible, deliberate, malicious and aimed to lower Najib’s esteem and good reputation in the eyes of the public and further expose him to public hatred, scorn, odium, contempt and ridicule.