The main hearing in the court case of Andrej Vučić, brother of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić, was held at the Basic Court in Podgorica. Andrej Vučić is suing daily newspapers and the Vijesti portal for publishing an article he considers false and dehumanizing, claiming the article was published with the aim of compromising and endangering his and his family’s security and integrity. He emphasized that he has never been criminally prosecuted or convicted, has no private businesses, and is a member of the Serbian Progressive Party but does not consider himself a public figure. The trial was attended by DNPA leader Milan Knežević, who stated that such articles aim to criminalize the President of Serbia. Andrej Vučić’s lawyer stressed that the plaintiff was not contacted to verify the information, and the article was published without respecting journalistic ethics.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the issue of media ethics and the potential misuse of media power to target political figures and their families. They highlight concerns about freedom of the press versus personal rights and the impact of sensationalist reporting on individuals’ reputations and safety.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the lawsuit and trial, focusing on the legal aspects and statements from both sides. They present the case as a dispute over defamation and journalistic responsibility without strong bias, noting the political connections but maintaining neutrality.
Right: Right-leaning media tend to emphasize the victimization of Andrej Vučić and the political motives behind the media attacks, portraying the lawsuit as a justified defense against politically motivated defamation. They often frame the case as part of a broader campaign against the Serbian leadership and stress the importance of protecting the Vučić family’s reputation.
