University files suit against MP over comments following mass shooting

Charles University has filed a lawsuit against an MP from the Freedom and Direct Democracy party following comments he made about a mass shooting at the school in December. The university said it would file criminal charges of spreading false alarm and using hate speech against Jiří Kobza.

The politician blamed the institution for the shooting, which was carried out by a student there, saying it had helped shape his outlook through “inclusive progressive education”. Mr. Kobza deleted the comments and apologised, but Charles University rejected his show of contrition.