Shocking Denial of Detention: Suspects in Violent Government Overthrow Released!
A real drama is unfolding in Serbia’s justice system, which decided not to detain eight suspects accused of organizing and preparing a violent change of the state order. Yes, you read that right – people suspected of planning attacks on state institutions, blocking roads, and storming construction sites are now free, while the prosecution desperately files appeals to reverse this decision.
Who are the suspects and what are they accused of?
The eight suspects come from various Serbian cities – Belgrade, Zaječar, Niš, Sombor, and Kragujevac. They include Bojo B., Lazar S., Dimitrije D., Nikola P., Dimitrije S., Dušan S., Luka S., and Ivana M. They face serious charges: forming a criminal group, preparing acts against the constitutional order, and inciting violent change of the constitutional order.
At the hearing, some denied the charges, while Luka S. partially admitted to the crime. Ivana M. presented her defense, but it was not enough for the preliminary court judge to grant the prosecution’s request for detention.
What were they planning?
According to accusations, on June 20 and 21 this year, in the premises of the Electrical and Civil Engineering Faculties in Belgrade, the suspects planned and prepared attacks on state institutions, including the National Assembly and the Government of Serbia. They planned to block roads and critical infrastructure across the country and storm the Expo construction site. All with the goal of violently changing the state order.
At one meeting, it was confirmed that the “ultimatum” for holding elections was just an excuse to use violence, as participants believed that even if elections were held in August, they would not win.
Prosecution doesn’t give up – appeals filed!
The Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Belgrade has not backed down. After the court rejected the detention request, the prosecution filed appeals to the Criminal Non-Trial Panel of the court, demanding detention for all suspects. The reason? Special circumstances indicating that the suspects might repeat the crime in a short period.
However, the court ordered detention only for two suspects – Luka S. from Kragujevac and Dimitrije D. from Niš, in whose notebooks plans for violent actions were found. The other six will defend themselves from freedom but with a warning about possible reoffending.
Is justice slow or blind?
The court’s decision not to detain most suspects sparked outrage in the public. How is it possible that people suspected of planning a coup are free? Does this send a message that violence and planning violent regime change pay off?
This is not just a judicial problem but a matter of national security. If such accusations are not taken seriously, where will it end?
What do you think? Did the court act correctly, or has justice failed again? Is detention necessary to prevent repetition of such crimes, or is freedom a fundamental right to be respected until guilt is proven? Drop a comment, let the voice of the people be heard – maybe your word will spark change!
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