Former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has spoken of his plans to appeal his conviction for lying in court. corresponding broadcasting It was published on his page on the social network X.
The politician emphasized that he would respect the court’s decision, but noted that this decision was made upon the complaint of his political rivals.
According to Kurtz, he has already been acquitted of two of the three charges and will be fully acquitted after hearings in the second instance court.
Prior to this the Vienna Regional Criminal Court prisoner Former Austrian Federal Chancellor Sebastian Kurz was sentenced to an eight-month suspended prison sentence for perjury.
At sentencing, judge Michael Radastic confirmed that Kurz had been found guilty of lying to a parliamentary committee.
During the announcement of the verdict, the judge explained that Kurtz’s defense arguments did not allow for an acquittal because an incomplete statement cannot automatically be considered false.
Previously Kurtz accepted Trump’s position in an organization founded by his son-in-law.