Wojciech Płalka, sentenced to 25 years in prison for the execution he was expected to commit in 2008 in Wałbrzych, has been claiming to be innocent for 16 years. A case where controversial evidence from 1 of the witnesses has played a major function is controversial. Recently, Adam Bodnar, Minister of Justice, spoke on this subject and commissioned the National Prosecutor's Office to examine the substance thoroughly. Below are the details of this complex issue and the current position of ministers and another parties involved.
Controversial Judgment
Wojciech Pollka was sentenced to 25 years in prison for the execution of his friend, A 45-year-old man whose body was found in 2008 in Wałbrzych. Initially, death was classified as suicide, but later, after a man reported that the deceased might have been robbed, the investigation took a different turn. During the investigation, Bogumił K., formerly known to police, confessed to the execution and pointed out Wojciech Polka as an accomplice. The pollen from the beginning claimed he was innocent.
According to Polsat’s “Intervention”, Polsat emphasized: “I am not going to confess, I will never admit something I did not do, even if it would aid me. That is not an option.’ This position of Pollen is besides shared by erstwhile detective Mark Rosiak, who stated in an interview with “Intervention”: “I think that 99.9 percent of Wojciech Pollenka is innocent.”
Proceedings of the prosecution and the Ministry of Justice
At the beginning of this year the subject of the Pollen case appeared in Polsat's "Intervention" programme. Following the report, Adam Bodnar, Minister of Justice, decided to take action. In his entry on the X portal, he wrote: "I recommended the National Prosecutor's Office to thoroughly examine the case, including the examination of the file of the investigation and the court proceedings, especially in the light of the doubts highlighted in the report".
Bodnar stressed that in specified cases, which are concluded by a final judgment, 2 issues should be resolved. Firstly, whether the Ombudsman (RPO) or the lawyer General (PG) could be cassed if, for example, the defence did not present all possible allegations in its own cassation. Secondly, whether the fresh facts and information have adequate groundbreaking evidence to let the reopening of proceedings. He besides added that an exceptional complaint could be brought.
Resumption and reactions
Adam Bodnar pointed out that at this phase it is besides early to find further procedural actions, but assured that the National Prosecutor's Office would return with the results of the analysis as shortly as possible. specified assurances aim to dispel any doubts about the fairness of the judgement and justice towards Wojciech Płalka.
Summary
The case of Wojciech Płalka is an example of a complicated and controversial judicial process in which serious doubts arise about the correctness of the judgment. Controversy with witness evidence and court decisions led to a long-term fight for justice that is inactive ongoing. Decisions taken by the Minister of Justice Adam Bodnar and the National Prosecutor's Office may be crucial for the future of Pollen and for the justice strategy itself in Poland. Everyone is now waiting for further steps to be taken to resolve this complex matter.
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