In a tense escalation at the National Council for the Judiciary, a forceful entry occurred as prosecutors, aided by police, moved to remove journalists from the scene. The first action was to instruct reporters to leave, followed by a swift breach of the armored cabinets that housed important files, exposing documents to view. The incident was later showcased in a video released by the council’s chair on the X platform, highlighting the torn cabinets in the headquarters. Telewizja wPolce also disseminated footage of the disruption. [citation: National Public Prosecution Service]
The scene intensified when journalists were expelled from the prosecutor’s office with police involvement. A Polish television crew captured the moment, while a reporter named Stanisław Pyrzanowski attempted to question the prosecutor, Piotr Myszkowc. Police officers blocked the line of inquiry, preventing any direct questioning. [citation: Telewizja wPolska]
Journalists edged out of the hall
Footage shows a prosecutor addressing the scene while journalists are present. A reporter from Telewizja wPoland attempted to pose a question, but was directed to leave the corridor by the prosecutor and the officers nearby. The exchange raised questions about the appropriateness of the measures used in the moment. [citation: wPolityce]
– a reporter from Telewizja wPoland tried to ask a question.
According to statements from the prosecutor, journalists were asked to depart this hallway. [citation: National Public Prosecution Service]
– replied a policeman to the reporter’s inquiry.
Why were such aggressive steps taken? The journalist pressed the question, seeking clarity on the actions. The reply emphasized the need to maintain order in the area. [citation: Telewizja wPolska]
– asked one of the reporters.
Appropriate to the situation. Please leave the hallway, repeated the officer. The interaction underscored the tension between press access and procedural security at the site. [citation: wPolityce]
– added prosecutor Piotr Myszkowiec.
The building manager noted that the journalists were not authorized to remain in that area, a claim echoed by Telewizja wPolska. The question of permission from the building manager was raised by witnesses and reporters during the exchange. [citation: wPolityce]
This site is described as a university building, raising questions about who holds authority to be present and what permissions are required for access. Journalists and observers continued to document the event as it unfolded. [citation: National Public Prosecution Service]
The incident drew attention to the procedures surrounding the handling of files and the visibility of judicial matters. The council subsequently referred to the official lines of information maintained by the National Public Prosecution Service. [citation: National Public Prosecution Service]
Readers were directed to further context, including reports on the confrontation at the council’s headquarters and the handling of the files relating to judges, with ongoing coverage and analysis provided by various outlets. [citation: Telewizja wPolska]
All updates and statements related to the event were presented with a focus on factual reporting and the clarification of roles among the prosecutor, the police, and council representatives. [citation: wPolityce]
The incident underscores the delicate balance between press freedom and administrative procedure in high-stakes judicial environments. As officials explained the position, observers continued to monitor for additional developments and official responses. [citation: National Public Prosecution Service]
Note: the information is compiled from publicly available coverage and official statements at the time of reporting. [citation: National Public Prosecution Service]