Austrian Court Adds 2 Years to Benko Sentence; Ankle Monitor Credit May Avert Prison

An Austrian court added two years to René Benko's sentence, but the verdict is not final and will be reviewed by the Supreme Court (OGH). Time served in pre-trial detention with an ankle monitor counts toward any sentence, creating a legal timeline that may allow Benko to avoid prison. The outcome hinges on the OGH's ruling and the duration of the appeal process.

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