Romania’s Top Judge Cleared Man Linked to Family Deal

### Executive Summary The RISE Project investigation alleges that Lia Savonea, Romania's High Court president, presided over a controversial 2013 acquittal of a convicted robber while co-owning property with the defendant's uncle; the report cites property and court records, an anomalous duplicative acquittal text, expert commentary on recusal obligations, ensuing protests over judicial independence, and Savonea's denials.