Slovak Prime Minister Files Criminal Complaint Against Judge in High-Profile Corruption Case

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has filed a criminal complaint against judge Pamela Záleská, accusing her of bias and procedural errors in her handling of a case involving former Special Prosecutor Dušan Kováčik. Fico alleges the judge committed abuse of power in her official capacity when deciding on the guilt and sentencing of the former prosecutor. The complaint targets Záleská's conduct in the corruption case against Kováčik, who previously led Slovakia's Special Prosecutor's Office, which handles major corruption and organized crime cases. The move represents an escalation in tensions between Fico's government and the judiciary, as the prime minister directly challenges a sitting judge's judicial conduct through the criminal justice system.