Polish cultural figures protest the imprisonment of Fr. Michał Olszewski and two civil servants, calling it a politically motivated legal scandal.
Renowned Figures Speak Out Against Political Scandal
A group of prominent Polish cultural figures, including Jerzy Kalina, Antoni Libera, Lech Majewski, and Bronisław Wildstein, have united to protest the imprisonment of Fr. Michał Olszewski and two Ministry of Justice officials. They argue that the continued detention of these individuals, held for over six months without evidence, violates legal norms and human rights. The case stems from allegations that Olszewski’s foundation did not meet the conditions of a contest during Zbigniew Ziobro’s tenure as justice minister. Critics claim the charges are politically motivated.
Call for Justice and Solidarity
In an open letter, these cultural figures urge the public to protest what they describe as a “legal scandal” reminiscent of communist-era political repression. The letter highlights the mistreatment of detainees and the arbitrary nature of the accusations. The signatories demand the immediate release of Olszewski and the two officials, condemning the legal and social consequences of holding them without proven guilt.