Slovak National Party MP Roman Michelko has reached a settlement with a former police officer he previously defamed. The officer had sued Michelko over claims labeling him a criminal and accusing him of mishandling the investigation into the murder of Daniel Tupý. As the court prepared to rule on the case, Michelko proposed a settlement. The agreement requires Michelko to pay the former officer 10,000 euros in compensation for the false statements. This avoids a potentially damaging court verdict for the MP. The case highlights tensions between political figures and law enforcement, and the potential consequences of public accusations. The settlement effectively closes the chapter on this contentious legal battle.