Svetlana Bukur

Svetlana Bukur

Judge Presiding over the Case of Evghenia Guțul vs. Perchun on Protection of Honor and Dignity

(Court of the Center Sector, Chișinău)

Brief Biography

Svetlana Bucur began her judicial career in 2012 at the Soroca City Court, Florești branch. She submitted several requests for transfer to the Chișinău courts, which were initially denied. Eventually, she was transferred and currently serves in the Court of the Center Sector of the Municipality of Chișinău.

Accusations and Criticism

1. Suspicions of Political Bias

Bucur is accused of issuing rulings favorable to the ruling party PAS and President Maia Sandu, particularly in cases involving opposition figures such as Evghenia Guțul.

2. Violation of Fair Trial Principles

She is criticized for disregarding evidence presented by the defense and for issuing decisions without proper justification, which may indicate bias.

 

Criminal Charges

Article 328. Abuse of Power or Official Authority

She is charged with exceeding her authority in cases involving opposition figures by making decisions beyond her competence or contrary to the law.

Sources

https://magistrat.md/ro/content/bucur-svetlana/

https://tapnewswire.com/2024/08/08/political-prison/

https://canal5.md/ro/2024/12/09/sedinta-de-judecata-in-dosarul-evgheniei-gutul-si-svetlanei-popan-bascanul-gagauziei-acuza-presiuni-politice-si-un-dosar-fabricat/

https://canal5.md/ro/2024/10/03/o-noua-sedinta-in-cazul-evgheniei-gutul-si-svetlanei-popan-a-avut-loc-la-judecatoria-buiucani-bascanul-gagauziei-am-prierdul-trei-ore-asistand-la-o-farsa-a-procurorilor-video/