Questão jurídica principal
Whether the prosecutor had to be recused for apparent bias under Art. 56 StPO and constitutional fair-trial guarantees.
Decisão extraída
No objectively recognisable grounds showed bias; the prosecutor had not improperly pre-judged the case and his statements and conduct remained within the role of investigation and preparation of an indictment.
Fundamentação extraída
The challenged statements explained why the accused had been included in the investigation, did not falsely cite the file, and the closing interview need not contain exculpatory material. Announcing an intended indictment and referring to matters for court argument did not amount to bias. Only especially serious, repeated procedural errors could justify recusal.