Woman faces 3 years in prison for suggesting assassination of Polish politicians

A 55-year-old Polish woman is facing potential prison time after allegedly suggesting the assassination of prominent Law and Justice (PiS) politicians on Facebook. Prosecutors have charged her with publicly inciting murder, an offense punishable by up to three years in prison.

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in the course of intensive operational-reconnaissance activities, officers of the CBZC established the personal data of the author of the said comment.

The incident occurred when the woman commented on a Facebook post by the newspaper "Fakt" about the arrest of a contract killer. She reportedly suggested that the man should be hired to "eliminate" Jarosław Kaczyński, Mateusz Morawiecki, Przemysław Czarnek, Antoni Macierewicz, Zbigniew Ziobro, and Marcin Romanowski, all current or former high-ranking PiS officials.

Investigators from the Central Bureau of Investigation of Cybercrime identified the woman, identified as Renata W. She has admitted to publishing the comment but stated she did not intend to incite actual violence. According to her explanation, the post was an expression of her dissatisfaction and disapproval of the Law and Justice party's political direction.

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in formulating the content of the comment, she did not intend to literally incite the taking of anyone's life, and the post was an expression of her dissatisfaction and lack of approval for the Law and Justice party's political line.

Despite her claims of remorse and lack of criminal intent, prosecutors are pursuing the case. The woman has been placed under police supervision as the investigation continues. The case highlights the legal ramifications of online speech, particularly when it involves threats or incitement against public figures.

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public incitement to commit a crime, i.e., an act under Art. 255 § 2 of the Penal Code, is punishable by imprisonment for up to three years.