During a court session, Alena Zsuzsová denied her role in the murders of journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée Martinka Kušnírová, which have shook Slovakia since they occurred in 2018. She insisted that she had no involvement in the planning or execution of the crimes, which have been widely seen as politically motivated. Zsuzsová's case has garnered significant public interest and raises questions about the investigation's integrity and the motivations behind the murder that exposed corruption at the highest levels of Slovak politics.

The murders of Kuciak and Kušnírová have led to nationwide protests and a political crisis in Slovakia, culminating in the resignation of then-Prime Minister Robert Fico. The trial has been a focal point of scrutiny for legal reforms and journalistic freedom in the country. Zsuzsová’s denial of involvement continues to fuel debates around the accountability of those implicated in the crime and the overall safety of journalists in Slovakia.

As the trial progresses, it also emphasizes the ongoing struggle for justice in cases of violence against reporters, highlighting the importance of press freedom. The outcome of this case will likely impact public trust in the legal system and could influence future investigations into criminal activities linked to political corruption in Slovakia.