Posted 2/23/2024, 8:43:20 PM
Kurz Receives 8-Month Suspended Sentence for Perjury in Political Appointments Scandal
- Kurz received an 8-month suspended sentence after being found guilty of perjury by a Vienna court
- He was accused of lying to a parliamentary inquiry about his role in political appointments
- Prosecutors provided evidence like text messages showing Kurz was the ultimate decision-maker
- The trial has damaged Kurz's reputation and chances of a political comeback
- Kurz continues to proclaim his innocence and has appealed the ruling