Ziobro was granted a US visa “as a member of the media”.
Zbigniew Ziobro
Polish PM hits out at “outrageous” US decision to grant visa to fugitive ex-justice minister
Donald Tusk’s comments came after Reuters reported that a senior US official intervened to ensure that Zbigniew Ziobro received a visa.
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Poland seeks answers from US on how wanted former justice minister was able to enter the country
Zbigniew Ziobro fled from Hungary, where he had asylum, to the US.
Former Polish justice minister granted asylum by Orbán flees Hungary for US
The development came a day after new Hungarian PM Péter Magyar, who has pledged to extradite Zbigniew Ziobro, took office.
I would extradite ex-Polish justice minister Ziobro on day one, says Hungarian opposition leader
Péter Magyar’s announcement came shortly after he met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
Hungary grants asylum to Polish former justice minister Ziobro
Ziobro thanked Viktor Orbán for defending him against “political persecution”.
Poland revokes passport of ex-justice minister Ziobro who fled abroad amid criminal charges
Next week, a Polish court is due to decide whether to issue an arrest warrant for Ziobro.
Poland’s Communist Party declared unlawful by constitutional court
“There is no place in the Polish legal system for a party that glorifies criminals and communist regimes responsible for the deaths of millions.”
Ex-justice minister Ziobro says he will return to Poland to face charges “when rule of law is restored”
His lawyer informed Polish prosecutors that his client is willing to be interviewed either in Hungary or Belgium.
Former Polish justice minister Ziobro stripped of immunity to face charges for 26 alleged crimes
He is accused of establishing and leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
Request to lift legal immunity of former Polish justice minister Ziobro filed to parliament
He is accused of 26 crimes, including leading a criminal group and abusing his powers for personal and political gain.
Former Polish justice minister taken by police from plane to testify before spyware investigation
The parliamentary commission has been trying to force Zbigniew Ziobro to appear for over a year.
Polish opposition calls for Antifa to be designated terrorist organisation
They also called for a new law protecting the rights of Christians, who “are today the most persecuted social group”.
Court rejects request to detain Polish justice minister Ziobro as part of Pegasus investigation
A parliamentary commission want him to be detained for 30 days for allegedly failing to appear for questioning.
