Prosecutors Drop Criminal Case Against MP Žemaitaitis, Administrative Proceedings Continue

Prosecutors have decided to discontinue the criminal investigation into alleged public order violations by politician R. Žemaitaitis during a public event. The General Prosecutor's Office stated that the investigation, initiated on January 20, 2026, was terminated on February 24, as prosecutors determined that Žemaitaitis's actions did not constitute a criminal offense under Article 284 of the Criminal Code.

However, the case has not entirely concluded. The materials from the preliminary investigation have been transferred to the Marijampolė County Chief Police Commissariat for the initiation of administrative proceedings. According to Justė Vasiliauskienė, a representative of the Marijampolė Police, administrative proceedings have been launched concerning R. Žemaitaitis's conduct.

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The preliminary investigation, initiated on January 20, 2026, regarding a potentially violated public order during an event, was terminated by a decision on February 24, with the prosecutor concluding that no act with signs of a criminal offense, as defined in Article 284 of the Criminal Code, was committed.

Vasiliauskienė explained that the administrative proceedings are for a minor public order violation, as defined by Article 481 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. This article pertains to offenses such as using obscene language or gestures in public places, harassing individuals, or other intentional acts aimed at disturbing public order and peace, punishable by fines ranging from 30 to 140 euros.

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Administrative proceedings for a minor public order violation, under Article 481 of the Code of Administrative Offenses, have been initiated following the prosecutor's decision to terminate the preliminary investigation and conclude that no act with signs of a criminal offense, as defined in the Criminal Code, was committed.

The incident in question occurred in January at a public library in the Vilkaviškis district during a meeting between R. Žemaitaitis and the public. The parliamentarian allegedly pushed a young man who was holding a sign that read "Ruzzija" with an arrow pointing towards the exit. The young man, along with others, was reportedly protesting against Žemaitaitis, chanting "Home, home, liar, home."

Žemaitaitis, chairman of "Nemuno aušra," claimed he pushed the young man because the latter was allegedly pushing seniors. The article also notes that R. Žemaitaitis has been involved in several other incidents during his constituent meetings this year, which have drawn the attention of law enforcement. Kaunas police concluded one administrative case in March related to incidents during a meeting on January 27, resulting in a fine for another individual who had allegedly insulted someone during that event. Another administrative case stemming from the same Kaunas meeting is still ongoing, investigating alleged restrictions on individuals' rights and potential violations of a child's rights.

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I pushed the protesting young man because he was allegedly pushing seniors.