Spy scandal: Why did a Polish judge 'defect' to Belarus? DW 05/11/2024
Briefly

Tomasz Szmydt, a Polish judge, asked Belarusian President Lukashenko for 'care and protection,' resigning in protest against alleged unjust Polish policies towards Belarus and Russia, amidst accusations of involvement in a disinformation war against Poland.
The Supreme Court of Poland suspended Szmydt's duties and lifted his judicial immunity amid allegations of espionage. Polish Foreign Minister called him a 'traitor,' sparking debates on foreign intelligence infiltration within the judiciary.
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