E. Samoškaitė stated on Tuesday that she was questioned by officials and provided answers to all inquiries. She added that she would not make further comments, advising that law enforcement agencies continue with their procedures.
Separately, Julia Samorokovskaja, the head of the Communications Department for the Vilnius County Police Department, also spoke with Eltai regarding the matter. Samorokovskaja confirmed to the outlet that the journalist in question had been questioned as part of a pre-trial investigation. According to Samorokovskaja, the questioning falls under the scope of a pre-trial investigation, which she described as a standard procedural action conducted during such inquiries.
The statement also included a reference to the Social Democrats’ response to LRT, characterizing it as something other than an exercise of free speech. These statements indicate that official procedures are underway concerning the incident. The questioning process is an established part of the ongoing investigation.
Both officials addressed the media regarding the necessity of their actions, with Samoškaitė limiting her comments and Samorokovskaja confirming the formal nature of the inquiry. The focus remains on the procedural steps being taken by law enforcement authorities.
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