# Former Model Samuela T. Faces Charges Over Social Media Posts Polish prosecutors charge former political candidate for praising war and inciting hatred online. - **Source:** [Interia Fakty](https://fakty.interia.pl) - **Published:** 2026-11-09 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0cbe4d79-649a-4f74-ad12-767b3e7476b7 ## Eleven Criminal Charges Filed The Warsaw District Prosecutor's Office has formally charged Samuela T., a former Top Model participant and political candidate, with eleven separate criminal offenses. These charges stem from a series of controversial posts published on the platform X. The investigation is currently ongoing as authorities evaluate the full scope of her online activity. ## Praising Aggressive Warfare Four of the eleven charges involve the public endorsement of an aggressive war, a crime punishable by three months to five years in prison under Polish law. The suspect previously expressed support for Vladimir Putin's actions in Ukraine, suggesting that Russia should occupy the region to restore order and denazify the current government. ## Incitement and Discrimination In addition to war-related charges, the suspect faces accusations of public insult based on national and racial identity. These charges specifically relate to derogatory comments made against Jewish, Ukrainian, and Black individuals. Such offenses carry a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment, reflecting the legal system's stance against hate speech and discrimination. ## Endorsement of Parliamentary Violence Three charges relate to the public praise of Grzegorz Braun, a politician who used a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles in the Polish Parliament on December 12, 2023. Samuela T. publicly stated that Braun's actions impressed her, leading prosecutors to classify this endorsement as a criminal act of supporting illegal behavior. ## Broader Investigative Context The case against Samuela T. is integrated into a larger investigation targeting leaders of the pro-Russian movement Rodacy Kamraci, including Wojciech Olszański and Marcin Osadowski. This broader probe involves fourteen individuals in total, focusing on extremist rhetoric and activities that threaten public order and national security within the Polish political landscape. ## Political Background and Ambitions Samuela T. previously sought public office, running for the Sejm in 2023 as a candidate for the Confederation party, though she failed to secure a seat. In 2024, she attempted another run for the European Parliament with the Nonpartisan Local Government Activists, which also proved unsuccessful before these legal proceedings began. ## Role of Monitoring Organizations The Center for Monitoring Racist and Xenophobic Behavior played a significant role in the legal process by filing multiple notifications with law enforcement agencies. Their reports provided evidence of the suspect's inflammatory statements, which were subsequently incorporated into the official prosecutor's investigation alongside other prominent figures linked to pro-Russian extremist groups. ## Legal Implications and Penalties The potential sentences for these crimes vary significantly based on the specific charge, ranging from fines and restricted liberty to several years of incarceration. While the prosecutor has not specified the exact timeline of the offending posts, the case highlights the intersection of social media influence, political extremism, and strict legal accountability. ## Sources covering this story - https://wydarzenia.interia.pl/kraj/news-popierala-putina-wychwalala-tez-brauna-samuela-t-z-zarzutami,nId,23571464 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._