Prague Court Demands Prime Minister Babiš's Lawyer Verify Alleged Defamatory Claims
The Prague Regional Court ordered the legal counsel for Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to provide evidence supporting his statements about Seznam.cz, as part of a defamation lawsuit.
Seznam.cz has sued Prime Minister Andrej Babiš over twelve remarks it says harmed its reputation. In a hearing on Thursday, the Prague Regional Court instructed Babiš's lawyer to substantiate the truth of those statements. The company's counsel argues the remarks were taken out of context and amount to legitimate opinions. The case will resume in December, with Seznam alleging Babiš repeatedly spread false accusations of tax evasion.
Why it matters
The case tests how political figures can be held accountable for public statements that may harm corporate reputations.
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