Ana Kuchurescu
Judge Presiding over the Gutsul/Popan Case under Article 181 of the Criminal Code of Moldova (Illegal Party Financing)
Ana Kuchurescu is a judge serving at the court of the Buiucani sector in the municipality of Chișinău.
Her work has previously been criticized for allegedly carrying out politically motivated decisions. Notably, in August 2024, she sentenced Yuri Roșca, leader of the Christian Democratic People’s Party, to six years in prison, which sparked accusations of executing a political order from the current government.
Accusations and Criticism
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Bias and politically motivated rulings
Kuchurescu is accused of issuing rulings favorable to the ruling PAS party and President Maia Sandu, casting doubt on her independence and impartiality. -
Violation of the right to a fair trial
In cases such as those of Evghenia Gutsul and Svetlana Popan, Kuchurescu is accused of procedural violations, including appointing state lawyers without the consent of the defendants, which may indicate a breach of the right to defense.
Relevant Criminal Articles
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Article 328. Abuse of power or official authority
Accused of exceeding her authority by appointing state lawyers without proper grounds or the consent of the defendants, which may be considered an abuse of office.
Sources
https://tapnewswire.com/2024/08/08/political-prison/
https://magistrat.md/ro/content/bucur-svetlana/
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