Pilnacek Laptop False Testimony Trial Diversion Verdict

According to her defense counsel, Pilnacek's confidante, identified as W. in the files, had already taken responsibility for the false testimony during the investigation. The representative of the Public Prosecutor's Office for Economic and Corruption Criminal Matters confirmed this in her opening statement.

The judge saw no contradictions in the statements of the two women. He dispensed with hearing witnesses in the main hearing and proposed a diversion.

Instruction from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office

Both women accepted the diversion offer. The WKStA had originally planned a diversion itself but then received an instruction from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office to file charges.

Due to this instruction, the WKStA representative could not agree to the diversion in the main hearing. The authority stated that it did not agree with this form of settlement.

Christian Pilnacek was the deceased head of a justice section. The case surrounding his laptop had caused considerable public attention in the past.

Background to the Pilnacek Laptop

The diversionary settlement means that the criminal case will be closed without a formal conviction, provided the accused fulfill certain conditions. In the present case, these are the monetary payment and the community service hours.

As soon as the written order is served, the deadline for fulfilling the conditions begins for both women. Only then can the proceedings be definitively discontinued.