Court Rejects New Prosecution Against Former Special Prosecutor Kováčik

A Slovak court has rejected charges that would have initiated a new criminal trial against Dušan Kováčik, the former head of the Special Prosecutor's Office. The decision prevents the start of fresh proceedings in a case where Kováčik has already received a final conviction and eight-year prison sentence. Kováčik previously led the Special Prosecutor's Office, which handles major corruption and organized crime cases in Slovakia, before being convicted on criminal charges. The court's rejection of the new indictment means prosecutors cannot proceed with additional charges related to his conduct while in office.