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Judicial Integrity Investigation Sparks Outcry and Protests

12/22/2025

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Nicusor Dan announced an investigation into systemic judicial abuses after meeting with judges and prosecutors.
He said hundreds of magistrates reported fear and undue influence from the Supreme Judicial Council.
Dan received about 2,000 pages of complaints regarding integrity issues.
Far-right lawmakers accused him of interfering with judicial independence and demanded impeachment.
Protests erupted in December after a documentary revealed unethical practices among chief judges.

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Story summary

Nicusor Dan announced an investigation into systemic judicial abuses after meeting with judges and prosecutors.
He said hundreds of magistrates reported fear and undue influence from the Supreme Judicial Council.
Dan received about 2,000 pages of complaints regarding integrity issues.
Far-right lawmakers accused him of interfering with judicial independence and demanded impeachment.
Protests erupted in December after a documentary revealed unethical practices among chief judges.