Attempted coup charge brought against former presidential candidate Calin Georgescu in Romania
In a shocking turn of events, Romanian prosecutors have formally charged Calin Georgescu, the initial leader of the 2024 presidential election, with attempting to overthrow the constitutional order. The charges, announced on Tuesday, allege that Georgescu plotted to incite violence and destabilize Romania's democratic institutions.
If convicted, Georgescu faces up to 25 years in prison on charges including complicity in actions against the constitutional order. The charges involve 21 co-conspirators, including paramilitary leader Horațiu Potra, a fugitive believed to be in Russia.
The actions, allegedly orchestrated by entities connected to Russia, have been attributed to Georgescu's campaign. Authorities have linked Georgescu's campaign to over 85,000 cyberattacks and widespread disinformation efforts. The operations targeted Romanian institutions and aimed to bolster Georgescu's candidacy, influencing public opinion and undermining state authority in Romania.
The charges against Georgescu come after the 2024 presidential election was annulled. The annulment followed the disclosure of significant Russian interference in the electoral process, leading to Georgescu's disqualification from the May 2025 election rerun. The rerun was won by pro-European centrist Nicușor Dan.
Georgescu has vowed to challenge the charges against him, describing the annulment of the election as a "formalized coup d'etat." He continues to maintain his innocence, claiming that the charges are politically motivated.
The Supreme Court of Romania disqualified Georgescu from the election due to the significant Russian interference in the electoral process. The court's decision has sparked a heated debate in the country, with many questioning the fairness of the election process and the role of foreign interference in Romanian politics.
As the case unfolds, the nation awaits the outcome of Georgescu's court battle, with many hoping for a clear resolution to the ongoing political drama.
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