# Abuse and legal misconduct investigations in Europe

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/abuse-and-legal-misconduct-investigations-in-europe
> Updated: 2026-08-23T05:30:00.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

In the Czech Republic, a private kindergarten in České Budějovice is under investigation following allegations of physical and psychological abuse. Testimonies from parents and former employees suggest the director, Jaroslava P., engaged in practices such as pulling children by their hair or ears and locking them in washrooms. The director reportedly retired following the investigation.

In Slovakia, the murder of a teacher in Gelnice has led to disciplinary actions within the legal system. General Prosecutor Maroš Žilinka criticized the initial investigation for failing to classify the victim’s reports of domestic terror and physical attacks as “domestic torture.” As a result, the leadership of the District Prosecutor's Office in Spišská Nová Ves has been removed. Additionally, Justice Minister Boris Susko has filed a disciplinary proposal against a judge concerning the handling of information regarding the suspect’s potential release.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Abuse allegations in Czech kindergarten and disciplinary actions in Slovak murder case

Investigations are underway regarding alleged child abuse at a Czech private kindergarten and disciplinary actions against Slovak prosecutors following a teacher's murder and claims of investigative misconduct.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/abuse-allegations-in-czech-kindergarten-and-disciplinary-actions-in-slovak-murder-case

### 2026-08-21: Criminal investigations involve murder in Slovakia and educator misconduct in UK and US

Reports detail a murder arrest in Slovakia driven by jealousy, a UK teacher sentenced for abusing a student, and a Texas educator arrested for an improper relationship with a teenager.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucie-vondrkov-and-tom-plekanec-held-secret-wedding

### 2026-08-13: Police investigate two separate fatal abuse and murder cases in the US and Serbia

Police in Ohio and Serbia are investigating two separate violent crimes involving the deaths of a 7-year-old boy and a man found buried in a yard.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-investigate-two-separate-fatal-abuse-and-murder-cases-in-the-us-and-serbia

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