Court reopens case of teacher who cast doubt on Russian war crimes

The Prague 6 municipal court has again begun hearing the case of a teacher who cast doubt on Russian war crimes in Ukraine during a lesson. The same court acquitted Martina Bednářová of denying genocide last June, saying she could not be found judged over an opinion. However, a court appeals panel threw out that ruling in the autumn.

Weeks after Russia launched its war on Ukraine the teacher told eighth grade students that its actions were justifiable and that nothing was happening in Kyiv. Some students recorded her comments.