Polish prosecutors open investigation into judge who fled to autocratic Belarus
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Polish prosecutors are investigating a judge who fled to Belarus, suspecting ties to a foreign intelligence service. Internal Security Agency is probing the extent of classified information accessed by the judge.
Judge Szmydt, accused of being a traitor by the Foreign Minister, cited disagreements with the current authorities in Poland as the reason for seeking refuge in Belarus.
The judge gained notoriety for engaging in online smear campaigns against critical judges. His resignation cited protest against Polish authorities' policies towards Belarus and Russia.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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