Marian Kočner, who stands accused in the high-profile murder case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and his fiancée, Martina Kušnírová, has firmly rejected all allegations of his involvement in their deaths during his testimony at the Special Criminal Court. He emphasized that he has never ordered a murder nor has he engaged in violent acts throughout his life, seeking to distance himself from the heinous crime that captivated the nation and raised serious concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists in Slovakia. Kočner's statements reflect a broader narrative in which he is attempting to portray himself as a victim rather than a perpetrator, a strategy that his lawyer, Daniel Kvasnica, suggests may be part of his defense approach.