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WORLD2026-04-2216:25:40 UTC

Austrian Court Clears Johannes Peterlik in Novichok Leak Case

Editorial Staff · 1 min read

An Austrian court has acquitted Johannes Peterlik, a former official, of accusations regarding a classified report that included the formula for Novichok, a military-grade nerve agent.

Prosecutors claimed that Peterlik requested the report without any official necessity in 2018, raising concerns about the potential misuse of sensitive information.

The court's decision highlights the complexities involved in cases related to national security and classified documents.