Kováčik iPhone Case Ends at Questionable Court Amid Tug-of-War

A controversial legal case involving former Special Prosecutor Dušan Kováčik's iPhone has concluded at a court of disputed legitimacy, with critics describing the proceedings as involving behind-the-scenes manipulation. The case stems from a broader dispute with the Slovak Football Association (SFZ) over 17 million euros, which has ostensibly quieted but continues to develop. Kováčik previously served as head of the Special Prosecutor's Office, which handles major corruption and organized crime cases in Slovakia, before being convicted of corruption charges himself. The iPhone case appears connected to evidence-gathering efforts in ongoing investigations, though the specific court's legitimacy has been questioned by legal observers who suggest the proceedings involve inappropriate influence or procedural irregularities.