Pahonțu răspunde după 5 zile la dezvăluirile Recorder și neagă implicarea în represiuni. Recorder: „Prima reacție, primele minciuni”

Lucian Pahonțu, head of the SPP, denied allegations regarding his involvement in the violent repression during the 1989 Revolution and the 1990 Mineriadă, claiming the accusations are false. He provided a detailed account of his actions during these events, asserting that his unit's role was supportive and that they did not engage with protesters. However, Recorder published documents contradicting his statements, including testimonies from former subordinates who claimed they participated in operations during the Mineriadă. Pahonțu's claims about his unit's location during the Revolution were also challenged by other testimonies. The situation has sparked varied reactions from state officials, with some calling for clarity on Pahonțu's past actions.