In the Sejm chamber, Szymon Hołownia urged Public Prosecutor Ewa Wrzosek to explain why a representative connected to Barbara Skrzypek was prevented from questioning Skrzypek and why that interrogation was not included in the official record. He argued that in cases like this, decisions must be guided by established procedures and verified facts, not by assumptions or political pressure. Hołownia emphasized that transparency and adherence to process are essential to maintain public trust and ensure evenhanded treatment of all parties involved.
Hołownia was also asked to comment on Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s activity on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, noting how public statements and platform access intersect with ongoing investigations and perceptions of accountability.
Several commentators argued that those who defend the independence of the public prosecutor might portray Wrzosek as politically involved. Still, they praised the measured restraint shown by neutral professionals across courts, tribunals, banks, media, and prosecutor’s offices, who uphold a reputation for impartiality even amid heated partisan debates.
According to Tusk, on March 12 Wrzosek interviewed Barbara Skrzypek, a former PiS employee, as a witness in the ongoing inquiry. Three days later Skrzypek passed away; the autopsy reportedly cited a massive heart attack as the cause.
The Sejm marshal stressed that Skrzypek’s death frames the case as a human tragedy, and he warned against premature insinuations or blaming without solid grounds. He urged that decisions must rest on formal procedures and verifiable facts.
In Hołownia’s view, Wrzosek should explain why she barred the interrogation of the proxy, whether bias concerns arose because the proxy also represented Jarosław Kaczyński, and why that line of inquiry could not proceed.
Hołownia spoke to journalists in the Sejm, presenting his perspective on the matter and its implications for public trust in the state.
He argued that if the interrogation had been properly recorded, the case would be clearer, showing exactly how questions were posed, in what form the testimony was taken, and the overall atmosphere of the inquiry.
He stressed that his aim was not retaliation but clarity — if something went wrong, it should be acknowledged and examined openly.
While he personally did not see a fault, Hołownia asserted that every citizen should be assured that the state functions for all people. His focus remained on governance and accountability, not on partisan clashes that divert attention from important work.
Hołownia summarized his stance as a call for steadiness and adherence to lawful processes in such disputes.
PiS politicians, including party leader Jarosław Kaczyński, have suggested a link between Skrzypek’s interrogation and her death. The investigation into Skrzypek’s death is being led by the Warsaw-Praga prosecutor’s office, a development that has fueled ongoing debate.
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