Polish parliamentarian Grzegorz Braun filed a motion to disqualify Judge Marcin Brzostko on Monday in Warsaw, citing European jurisprudence as justification.
Court Proceedings Begin
On Monday at 9 a.m., Grzegorz Braun appeared before Warsaw’s District Court, presenting a formal request to exclude Judge Marcin Brzostko from the case hearing.
The motion was submitted early in the morning, and the court accepted the request, declaring a preliminary pause in the proceedings.
Sudden Referencing of European Jurisprudence
During the hearing, Braun argued that the judge’s decisions were influenced by European court rulings, claiming they deviate from what he considers “Latin civilization” standards.
He stated that any judge sympathetic to European precedent should be disqualified on the grounds that it conflicts with Polish legal traditions.
Support from Colleagues
Following the motion, a group of Braun’s supporters arrived at the court to back his case, emphasizing solidarity against the judge.
Among the attendees were known internet figures Wojciech O. and Marcin O., associated with the radical movement Rodacy Kamraci.
These supporters reportedly have history with the prosecutor’s office, as former charges were filed against them in September, leading to their release from custody.
Charges Against Braun
The prosecution issued an indictment against Braun in July, listing seventeen alleged offenses.
Key accusations include March 1, 2022, physical assault on a public official at the National Institute of Cardiology, blocking entry, and alleging intoxication of the director.
Additional charges cover a 2023 incident where Braun allegedly used a fire extinguisher to snuff out Hanukkah candles in the parliament, claimed physical harm to a participant, and obstructed a Holocaust lecture at the German Historical Institute.
