Michał Woś Addresses Pegasus Allegations, Mentions “Tusk’s Allergy”
Charges have been officially filed against Michał Woś regarding allegations of exceeding authority and neglecting responsibilities during his tenure as Deputy Minister of Justice. The case centers around his involvement in the allocation of funds from the Justice Fund, which were reportedly directed to the Central Anticorruption Bureau (CBA) for purchasing the Israeli surveillance system, Pegasus.
Michał Woś Addresses Pegasus Allegations
Woś, a member of the Law and Justice party (PiS), responded to the situation by describing the reactions from political opponents as exaggerated. He stated that the Pegasus system is instrumental in combating crime. Woś specifically mentioned a “Tusk’s allergy” to such technology, implying that opposition members—like Donald Tusk—fear its implications in crime detection.
Legal Justifications for Funding
- Woś insists that the financing provided to the CBA was lawful.
- He argued that in addition to assisting crime victims, the Justice Fund can also fund crime prevention and detection efforts conducted by public finance institutions.
He clarified that he did not personally acquire the Pegasus system. Instead, he justified his actions as granting legal funding that enabled the CBA to purchase a system already utilized by several EU nations to apprehend criminals.
Response to Allegations of Misuse
Woś challenged his critics, questioning why Tusk and others have not disclosed details of the 578 individuals for whom courts approved the use of Pegasus. He suggested that revealing such information would indicate the number of serious criminals, including murderers and child predators, that the system has helped capture.
Expectation of a Fair Trial
Regarding the upcoming legal proceedings, Woś expressed skepticism about receiving a fair trial. He claimed that changes in regulations, particularly by opposition member Waldemar Żurek, aim to manipulate the judicial process, rather than allowing random selection of judges.
He emphasized the importance of transparency in court and invited the public to witness the proceedings, which he believes will expose political misconduct by Tusk against opposition members.
Political Context
Woś concluded that the actions against former members of the United Right government are politically motivated. He attributed this to the current government’s lack of achievements, suggesting that they resort to targeting opposition as a form of reprisal.
Overall, the case underscores a complex interplay between politics and legality, particularly regarding the use of advanced surveillance technology in Poland.
