TOP 09 files criminal complaint against Prague mayor

Members of TOP 09’s Prague branch have said they are filing a criminal complaint against ANO representative and Prague Mayor Adriana Krnáčová. They claim that the mayor broke the law and hurt the interests of the city by opting for a new legal team to represent Prague in a legal dispute over the rental of Škodova Palace, owned by Copa Retail. TOP 09 leaders allege the mayor hired lawyers at the recommendation of the other party and went behind the backs of other city councilors. The mayor has denied the allegations saying the law firm in question was chosen according to rules on public tenders.However Prague City Hall announced on Tuesday that it had cancelled the contract with the said firm and would be selecting a new team of lawyers.