The former mayor denies the lawsuit regarding the canopy walkway, stating that a forest does not cease to be a forest just because the trees are cut down.

Mihály Filemon, former mayor of Nyírmártonfalva, denies any wrongdoing regarding a controversial canopy walkway project, claiming he met all requirements. He argues that the project was misrepresented and that the area will recover after tree removal. The court case involves accusations of budget fraud and misuse of private documents, with claims that he aimed to unlawfully obtain funding. Filemon insists the project is operational and that he has replanted trees ahead of schedule. The case has drawn media attention due to alleged political motivations behind the investigation and previous legal actions against journalists reporting on the matter.