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Justice Minister Radu Marinescu affirmed the independence of the judiciary, denying political influence in the recent disciplinary actions against judges involved in Daniel Chițoiu's case. He emphasized that judges should base their decisions solely on case facts, not on the behavior of lawyers. The CSM sanctioned judges Ion Fundătureanu and Andrei Stancu for considering the conduct of Chițoiu's lawyers when determining the sentence. The sanctions included demotion and a salary reduction. The CSM's decision can be appealed to the High Court. Chițoiu was sentenced for a fatal traffic accident he caused in 2019.