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Judge Ion Fundătureanu from the Pitești Court of Appeal has received the reasoning behind his disciplinary sanction by the CSM, which involved his demotion for sentencing former minister Daniel Chițoiu. He argues that the CSM's decision violated his rights, as it improperly inferred guilt from Chițoiu's lack of admission of wrongdoing. Fundătureanu criticizes the CSM for failing to uphold judicial independence and for misinterpreting his legal reasoning. He highlights a conflict between the right to defense and judicial independence, suggesting that the ruling could discourage judges from expressing their legal reasoning freely. He warns that this could have serious repercussions for justice and the right to defense in the future.