The Constitutional Court (TC) has ruled that the public use of nicknames or sobriquets in criminal investigations violates the presumption of innocence and undermines judicial impartiality, as it risks prejudicing public and judicial perceptions of guilt before the actual sentencing. The decision, issued in ruling TC/0225/25, mandates that investigative bodies cease using such terms in courts, public media, and official communications.
The court specifically ordered the Specialized Prosecution Office for the Prosecution of Administrative Corruption (PEPCA) and the Office of the Public Prosecutor (PGR) to stop employing the nickname “Operation Medusa” or “Case Medusa” in reference to ongoing legal proceedings. The term, linked to a high-profile corruption investigation, was deemed to compromise the rights of those accused, including the right to honor, dignity, and privacy...
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