- 2d ago
Judge Maria Turek drawn to rule on appeals in Romanowski iron letter case
A random draw at the Warsaw Court of Appeal assigned Judge Maria Turek to the prosecution's and the defence's complaints against a non-final decision to grant former deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski an iron letter. The defence says the draw bypassed the proper section of the court.
- Oct 6
Polish prosecutors appeal safe conduct letter granted to former deputy minister Marcin Romanowski
The National Prosecutor's Office challenged a Warsaw court ruling granting Marcin Romanowski safe conduct, citing procedural violations as he faces 19 charges over the Justice Fund.
- Oct 4
Adam Bodnar faults prosecution over safe conduct ruling for Marcin Romanowski
Former justice minister Adam Bodnar argued that prosecutors should have moved to recuse Judge Konrad Mielcarek before the Warsaw District Court granted a safe conduct letter to former deputy minister Marcin Romanowski in the Justice Fund investigation.
- Oct 3
Hungary notifies prosecutors over think tank that employed former Polish deputy minister
Hungarian authorities have filed a criminal notification over 2 million PLN in suspected fund irregularities at the Center for Fundamental Rights, where Marcin Romanowski was employed.
- Sep 30
Warsaw court grants safe conduct to fugitive lawmaker Marcin Romanowski over 280 million zloty fund case
The Warsaw District Court has issued a non-final safe conduct order for Law and Justice MP Marcin Romanowski, who fled Poland in December 2024 amid charges of misallocating over 280 million zlotys from the Justice Fund.
- Sep 23
Polish prosecutor examines Children's Ombudsman over child removal intervention
The National Prosecutor's Office has referred a notification against Children's Ombudsman Monika Horna-Cieślak to Szczecin investigators following a controversial child removal in Warsaw's Białołęka district.
- Aug 18
Donald Tusk confirms 99% certainty on Marcin Romanowski in Transnistria as Sercanie order denies aiding him
Donald Tusk stated intelligence confirms wanted former deputy minister Marcin Romanowski is in Tiraspol, while the Sercanie religious order rejected reports of aiding his stay.
- Aug 12
Romanowski seeks bail guarantee from Transnistria as Moldova confirms no controlled border crossing
Former Polish deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski sent a bail guarantee request from Transnistria, while Moldova confirms he did not cross its controlled borders and experts say retrieval chances are near zero.
- Aug 12
Prosecutor rejects Romanowski's bid to lift arrest in Justice Fund case
Poland's National Prosecution Service rejected a defense request to lift the pre-trial detention of former deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski, who has been hiding abroad for over 18 months in the Justice Fund affair.
- Jul 19
Over half of Poles say Tusk government failed to deliver on PiS accountability promises, poll shows
A SW Research survey for Rzeczpospolita finds 53.3% of respondents say the government has not met their expectations, while only 14.6% approve. The result follows Prime Minister Donald Tusk's apology in Paris for overpromising on swift justice.
- Jul 2
Hungary revokes refugee status for Polish ex-justice minister Ziobro and aide, clearing path for US extradition
Budapest has revoked refugee status for former Polish justice minister Zbigniew Ziobro, his wife, and ex-deputy Marcin Romanowski, raising the prospect of a U.S. extradition battle.
- May 28
Polish court fast-tracks Ziobro arrest hearing; Justice Minister to ask U.S. immigration for intervention
The Warsaw District Court abruptly rescheduled a hearing on the arrest warrant for former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro to July 1, while current minister Waldemar Żurek vowed to ask U.S. immigration authorities to review Ziobro's entry.
- May 27
Polish Services Close in on Former Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, Believed to Be Hiding in the Balkans
Polish services are reportedly on the verge of capturing fugitive MP Marcin Romanowski, who is believed to be hiding in the Balkans after fleeing corruption charges related to the Justice Fund scandal.
