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Slovakia Očistec case: Defendants request trial for statute-barred acts
In the high-profile Očistec corruption trial, defendants Tibor Gašpar, Norbert Bödör, and Róbert Krajmer have requested that the Specialized Criminal Court (ŠTS) proceed with evidence regarding acts for which prosecution was recently halted due to the statute of limitations.
Defense attorney Marek Para announced that the defendants are waiving their right to appeal the court's decision to stop proceedings for these specific acts. Instead, they seek a direct ruling on their innocence or guilt within the final verdict. While a conviction for these statute-barred acts would not result in a sentence under Slovak law, the defendants maintain their innocence and characterize the proceedings as politically motivated.
The original indictment involves 20 counts, including the formation of a criminal group, bribery, and abuse of power. The trial is currently proceeding with the playback of audio recordings and the scheduled testimony of Peter Petrov, known as Tiger, a key figure in the so-called police war.
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Dušan Kováčik · Norbert Bödör · Róbert Krajmer · Slovakia · Specialized Criminal Court · Tibor Gašpar
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Norbert Bödör, Tibor Gašpar, and Róbert Krajmer requested the court to review the statute-barred acts. koktejl.azet.sk · news.refresher.sk · hnonline.sk · www.startitup.sk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The indictment includes charges of forming a criminal group, bribery, and abuse of power. koktejl.azet.sk · news.refresher.sk · hnonline.sk · www.startitup.sk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Specialized Criminal Court halted prosecution for some acts in the Očistec case due to the statute of limitations. koktejl.azet.sk · news.refresher.sk · hnonline.sk · www.startitup.sk
- [● 3 SOURCES] Peter Petrov, known as Tiger, was summoned as a witness. koktejl.azet.sk · news.refresher.sk · hnonline.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Under Slovak criminal procedure, a court can continue proceedings after halting prosecution for statute of limitations if the defendant insists. www.startitup.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A conviction for statute-barred acts cannot result in a sentence being imposed. www.startitup.sk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Očistec indictment originally consisted of 20 counts. koktejl.azet.sk · news.refresher.sk · hnonline.sk · www.startitup.sk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The defendants waived their right to appeal the decision regarding the statute of limitations. koktejl.azet.sk · news.refresher.sk