Explanations sought after Novič case judge alleges pressure

Ljubljana, 17 April - Allegations of pressure made by the judge presiding over the Chemistry Institute boss murder retrial has drawn a response from his superior, who asked the judge to provide explanations, while he denied being pressured himself as alleged by the judge. Other officials joined him in supporting judicial independence.

Ljubljana Marjan Pogačnik (left), the president of the Ljubljana District Court, comments on allegations made by the judge presiding over the Chemistry Institute boss murder trial Photo: Tamino Petelinešk/STA

Ljubljana
Marjan Pogačnik (left), the president of the Ljubljana District Court, comments on allegations made by the judge presiding over the Chemistry Institute boss murder trial
Photo: Tamino Petelinešk/STA

Ljubljana Marjan Pogačnik, the president of the Ljubljana District Court, comments on allegations made by the judge presiding over the Chemistry Institute boss murder trial Photo: Tamino Petelinešk/STA

Ljubljana
Marjan Pogačnik, the president of the Ljubljana District Court, comments on allegations made by the judge presiding over the Chemistry Institute boss murder trial
Photo: Tamino Petelinešk/STA

Ljubljana Marjan Pogačnik, the president of the Ljubljana District Court, comments on allegations made by the judge presiding over the Chemistry Institute boss murder trial Photo: Tamino Petelinešk/STA

Ljubljana
Marjan Pogačnik, the president of the Ljubljana District Court, comments on allegations made by the judge presiding over the Chemistry Institute boss murder trial
Photo: Tamino Petelinešk/STA

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