Because he violated professional secrecy and allegedly made false statements to the U-committee of Ibiza, Chief Public Prosecutor Johann Fuchs in Innsbruck was sentenced to a hefty fine. But as long as the conviction is not final, Fuchs remains chief prosecutor.
A new chapter in the judiciary was opened when the chief prosecutor of the judiciary was found guilty of false testimony and treason two days ago. Johann Fuchs has to pay a fine of 72,000 euros.
Zadic can only have conversations for the time being
Nevertheless, there will be no consequences for the time being because Justice Minister Alma Zadić cannot recall him. However, the perspective that Fuchs can continue as chief public prosecutor is sub-optimal. “As long as the verdict is not final, the disciplinary proceedings will be interrupted,” explains lawyer Oliver Scherbaum. It could be several months before that time. Zadic can only try to offer Fuchs a transfer with conversations in the background to avert damage to justice.
There’s a lot at stake for Fox. The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court consists of five judges. “They have the option of issuing a reprimand, a fine, a transfer or in the worst case scenario, a resignation,” says Scherbaum. If he were fired, Fuchs would also lose his pension entitlements.
However, the ruling in legal circles provides much material for discussion – after all, ex-department head Christian Pilnacek was legally acquitted in the almost identical case.
Source: Krone
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