Top prosecutor files appeal in lobbyist Janoušek’s case

The chief Czech prosecutor, Pavel, Zeman, has filed an appeal in the case of controversial lobbyist Roman Janoušek. Mr Janoušek was sentenced to three and half years in prison for a hit and run incident; in 2012, he ran over a woman with his car while drunk. He was sentenced for aggravated bodily harm but prosecutors; however, he was originally charged with attempted murder, and the chief prosecutor has now asked the Supreme Court to reconsider the charge, arguing that Mr Janeček must have been aware he could kill the woman. Roman Janoušek is an influential businessman who allegedly used his ties to Prague City Hall officials to influence their decisions and manipulate public procurement deals.

Author: Jan Richter