Kočner Offers New Version of Toilet Emoji Case as Alleged Witness Dies

Marian Kočner, a controversial Slovak businessman currently on trial, presented a new version of events regarding the so-called toilet emoji case during testimony that lasted an entire day. The development comes as an alleged witness in the case has died. Kočner is a central figure in multiple high-profile corruption and organized crime cases in Slovakia, including investigations into the 2018 murder of investigative journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kušnírová. The businessman has been linked to various scandals involving alleged manipulation of the judicial system and threats against journalists and prosecutors.