Trial continues in murder of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and plot to kill prosecutors
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The Specialized Criminal Court in Pezinok is continuing proceedings in the case involving the murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and a conspiracy to eliminate prosecutors. The court is hearing testimony from Iľja Weiss, a member of a criminal gang from Sereď. The case centers on the February 2018 assassination of Kuciak, who was investigating corruption and organized crime connections, and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová at their home. The murders sparked massive protests and led to the resignation of then-Prime Minister Robert Fico. The Specialized Criminal Court handles major organized crime and corruption cases in Slovakia's judicial system.