Mafia War in Berlin or Media Witch Hunt?
Nikola Vušović, aka “Johnny the Sorcerer,” is finally facing justice in Berlin. But is he really the powerful leader of the Kavač clan, or just a victim of a media witch hunt? The court in Germany’s capital has started the trial of this controversial figure, who was brought under extraordinary security measures.
What Did Entering the Courtroom Look Like?
Picture a scene straight out of a spy movie: everyone wanting to enter the courtroom had to undergo a thorough check, including shoe inspections! Mobile phones were strictly banned. Vušović entered holding a folder, which he used as a shield to hide his face from cameras. He wore a gray suit and white shirt, flashed a friendly smile, and even greeted acquaintances in the audience. Yet, he chose to remain silent before the court.
The Charges Against Him
Vušović is accused of ordering the murder of a member of the rival Škaljari clan in Germany in February. Serbia issued a warrant for him, suspecting that as the leader of the Kavač clan, Radoje Zvicer, he organized a criminal group responsible for three murders and five attempted hits. Vušović was arrested in Barcelona on October 18 last year, and the Spanish court extradited him to Germany in mid-March this year.
Defense Claims: “He’s Not a Mafia Boss!”
His lawyers claim Vušović is a victim of political intrigues and media hysteria. They argue that the evidence, including decrypted communications from the Sky app, is unreliable because Vušović allegedly never used Sky. They deny he planned any murder and say the indictment is based on manipulation.
Details of the Attack and Murder
According to the indictment, Vušović organized an attack in Berlin on February 17, when two hitmen fired two shots at a Škaljari clan member. The target escaped but was killed two weeks later in Montenegro by a bomb planted under his car.
Trial in Belgrade and Witnesses
Besides the Berlin trial, Vušović and his criminal group are also being tried in absentia before a special court in Belgrade. All accused deny involvement in the killings of Aleksandar Šarac, Aleksandar Halabrin, and Dragan Ristić, as well as planning five more murders. A witness expected to testify is starlet Tamara Đurić, wife of accused Nikola Kačarević, who allegedly informed Vušović where the murdered Šarac was meeting.
What Does This Mean for the Region?
This story isn’t just about one man or one trial. It’s part of a broader conflict between the Kavač and Škaljari clans, spilling over borders and stirring unrest in European capitals. Will justice be served, or will this end as just another episode in an endless mafia war?
Conclusion
Nikola Vušović is either a powerful mafia boss who has evaded justice for years or a victim of a media and political campaign that declared him guilty without solid evidence. His trial in Berlin continues, and we watch this drama unfold.
So, what do you think? Who is “Johnny the Sorcerer”? Mafia boss or wrongly accused? Drop a comment if you have a wild theory — we’re all ears!
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