Lawyer says client had right to legal counsel in Hungary
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- Lawyer Bartosz Lewandowski stated that his client, Marcin Romanowski, was legally in Hungary as a political asylum seeker in March 2026.
- Lewandowski asserted that Romanowski had the right to legal counsel from various lawyers.
- This statement addresses recent reports from Wirtualna Polska and TVN24 regarding Romanowski's situation.
Attorney Bartosz Lewandowski defended his client, Marcin Romanowski, asserting his legal standing and rights while in Hungary. Lewandowski stated that Romanowski was in Hungary in March 2026 as a political asylum seeker, a status that legally permitted him to seek counsel from multiple lawyers.
Lewandowski made these remarks during a press conference, responding to reports published by Wirtualna Polska and TVN24. The specifics of these reports were not detailed, but Lewandowski's statement aimed to clarify Romanowski's legal position and access to legal representation.
The lawyer's comments underscore the legal protections available to individuals seeking asylum, emphasizing that such status includes the right to comprehensive legal advice. The context suggests a potential dispute or questioning of Romanowski's actions or legal standing, which Lewandowski sought to counter.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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