On February 10, the National Prosecutor's Office in Poland submitted a request to the court for the issuance of a European Arrest Warrant against former Minister of Justice Zbigniew Ziobro, as part of an investigation linked to the Justice Fund. The Warsaw district court had already agreed to a temporary arrest for Ziobro, indicating the seriousness of the allegations being investigated against him. In a recent development, the Warsaw District Court has decided to exclude Judge Dariusz Łubowski from dealing with the case, paving the way for another judge to take over the proceedings.

On Thursday, it was publicly announced who would lead the case against Ziobro. The spokesperson for the Warsaw District Court, Anna Ptaszek, confirmed that Judge Joanna Grabowska has been assigned to the case following the results of a draw. This procedural decision reflects the court's efforts to ensure a fair and impartial handling of the significant legal challenges facing Ziobro, who is a prominent figure in Polish politics and previously held a powerful ministerial position.

Ziobro and his associate Marcin Romanowski are suspected of involvement in the operations of the Justice Fund during the rule of the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS). The prosecutor's office has accused Ziobro of leading an organized crime group and misusing his position for personal and political gains. This situation could have large implications for Polish politics, particularly as it delves into issues of judicial integrity and governance under the PiS administration, which has been frequently scrutinized for its legal reforms and issues related to political accountability.