Former chief anti-graft prosecutor Kovesi arrives for abuse of office hearings

Former chief prosecutor of the National Anti-Corruption Directorate (DNA) Laura Codruta Kovesi on Thursday arrived at the Magistrates' Investigation Section, where she is to be heard in a case in which she was accused of abuse of office, bribe taking and false testimony according to Agerpres.

She was greeted by about 50 people divided into fans and detractors. Among them there was a group of protesters who started an argument with journalists.

Also welcoming Kovesi were several members of #Rezist, who went there to display their support for Kovesi, waving EU placards and flags. They applauded and encouraged her upon her arrival.

Before the headquarters of the Magistrates' Investigation Section there was also a heavy Gendarmerie presence.

Kovesi was previously summoned in this case on February 15, but she was not heard then because she requested the recusal of prosecutor Adina Florea and head of the section Gheorghe Stan for not being impartial.

The request for Adina Florea's recusal was denied on the same day by Gheorghe Stan, after which Attorney General Augustin Lazar denied the request for Stan's recusal.