Court Acquits Varga, Convicts Alfoldi in Nigut Murder Case

A Slovak court has delivered a split verdict in the murder case of investigative journalist Ján Nigut, acquitting defendant Varga while finding Alfoldi guilty. The ruling is not yet final and can be appealed. The case involves the 2019 killing of Nigut, a journalist who had been investigating corruption and organized crime. The mixed verdict reflects the complexity of the case, with the court determining that while one defendant was not proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt, there was sufficient evidence to convict the other. The decision will likely face appeals from both the prosecution and defense, extending the legal proceedings in this high-profile case that has drawn attention to press freedom and journalist safety in Slovakia.