Judge Suspected of Bribery Stripped of Immunity

Ljubljana, 27 January - A criminal investigation targetting a district court judge who was arrested in an anti-corruption sting on Wednesday will be allowed to proceed after a parliamentary working body revoked the judge's immunity Thursday pending a final decision by the National Assembly plenary.

Ljubljana Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate. Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

Ljubljana
Celje District Court Milko Skoberne (pictured being taken away) is brought for questioning to the Ljubljana investigative magistrate.
Photo: Daniel Novakovic/STA

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