Molecular geneticist Soňa Peková has had her expert witness accreditation revoked by the Czech Ministry of Justice. The decision follows a controversial expert opinion she prepared for Peter Kotlár, a Slovak government representative. The ministry stated the revocation stemmed from concerns regarding public perception and the integrity of her work. Peková was also required to pay a fine of 2,500 Czech koruna, which she sarcastically suggested was for the ministry’s ice cream. This action raises questions about the influence of political pressures on scientific expertise and the standards for expert witnesses in the Czech Republic. The case has sparked debate regarding academic freedom and potential repercussions for independent scientific assessments. Peková expressed her dissatisfaction with the decision via social media.