The scandalous story has come to an end: The High Council of Justice has finally dismissed Anna Andriyenko, a judge of the October District Court of Poltava. She was accused of systematically violating the deadlines for considering cases of driving under the influence.
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SubscribeAs a result, around fifty drivers caught "under the influence" escaped punishment. However, the judge left with dignity – receiving a decent compensation and a lifetime allowance.
This is mentioned in a report by Poltava journalists.
1 What’s wrong with Andriyenko?
Anna Andriyenko had held the position of judge since 2000. However, the Public Council of Virtue stated that she does not meet the standards of professional ethics. The main complaint was the delay in considering cases. For instance, in 50 instances of driving under the influence, the deadline for imposing fines had expired, allowing the offenders to escape punishment.
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Andriyenko herself explained the errors... by a lack of time. She claimed that she had a lot of work and "didn’t manage to pay attention to the dates."
2 Disciplinary actions? Yes, but it didn’t help
The judge had previously faced disciplinary actions. In 2018, she received a warning for allowing a questionable search. In 2021, the High Council of Justice suspended her from work for six months, stripped her of bonuses, and required her to undergo a qualification assessment. However, she continuously postponed this process, citing health issues.
Ultimately, instead of undergoing the assessment, Andriyenko requested an "honorary" retirement. And on December 19, 2024, she was granted this request.
What’s next?
Upon retirement, Andriyenko will receive:
- Severance pay: approximately 395,000 hryvnias (three months of her salary).
- Lifetime allowance: about 65,000 hryvnias monthly – which is half of her judicial salary.
Additionally, she has substantial savings:
- Cash – 2 million hryvnias, 12,000 euros, and 15,000 euros from a certain Sergey.
- In bank accounts – 3,745 dollars, 125,000 hryvnias, and 1,847 euros.
"What do you think about the 'cleansing' of the judicial system? What example does this set for judges? If you let drunk drivers off the hook, you’ll be rewarded with lifetime payments instead of punishment?" – the Anti-Corruption Center expressed outrage on its page in H."
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