TVP Info journalist Dorota Wysocka‑Schnepf has filed a lawsuit against former Interior Minister Zbigniew Ziobro, accusing him of lying about her family during a Pegasus commission interrogation, an incident that reportedly contributed to her mother’s death.
Dispute Over Ziobro’s Words
Wysocka‑Schnepf, host of “Niebezpieczne związki” on TVP Info, announced legal action against Ziobro. She cited his remarks during a Pegasus commission interrogation, claiming Ziobro lied about her family. She noted her mother heard the live speech, was deeply shaken, and died days later.
Sharp Exchange on Program
In a recent episode with PiS MP Mariusz Gosek and PSL MP Magdalena Sroka, Wysocka‑Schnepf discussed politicians’ responsibility with words. She called Ziobro a liar and answered Gosek’s question about TVP apologising. She emphasized that TV had no material on Ziobro’s clothes, only about him and his wife Patrycja Kotecka.
She recounted Ziobro’s visit to Sroka, where he spent hours speaking, falsely claiming ties to her family. Wysocka‑Schnepf warned of the consequences of such lies.
The Word Can Kill
Wysocka‑Schnepf referenced Ziobro’s statement suggesting her great‑uncle’s brother was involved in a miscarriage of justice that led to a life‑sentence for someone close to Ziobro. She denounced the claim as nonsense, defamation, and lie, asserting that the case would be heard in court.
She told her mother immediately after the speech, describing the impact. Her mother suffered deeply and later died. Wysocka‑Schnepf accepted apologies from PiS, urging empathy for the families affected by political attacks.
Ziobro Before Pegasus Commission
Ziobro attended the Pegasus commission on 29 September, but his ninth attempt was the only successful one. Earlier calls failed due to him presenting medical certificates or refusing to attend, challenging the commission’s legality. Police once escorted him to the Sejm, but the commission had already adjourned.
As a key witness for the Pegasus inquiry, Ziobro’s testimony is pivotal. The commission had earlier heard testimony from former deputy Michal Woś, a former Ministry of Justice official involved in the system’s procurement.
