Užice in Chaos: Two Blockaders Face Up to 30 Days Detention!
Ready for another scandal shaking Serbia? Užice is the stage for a real drama! Branko Jovanović and Marko Krejović, two men accused of attacking police officers during a public gathering, are facing detention for up to 30 days. Yes, you read that right – up to 30 days!
What exactly happened?
On July 8th in Užice, during a public event, these two allegedly broke through a police cordon. Branko struck a police officer with his elbow to the head, while Marko delivered multiple kicks to the stomach and head of another officer. The police officers suffered serious injuries, confirmed by medical documentation from the Clinical Center in Kragujevac.
Why detention?
The court decided there is reasonable suspicion they committed the crime of assaulting an official. Detention can last up to 30 days because there is a risk they might repeat the offense, given that similar public gatherings and traffic blockades have been repeatedly occurring in Užice for some time.
What penalties do they face?
For this crime, prison sentences range from 3 to 10 years, or up to 5 years depending on the severity and consequences. The court emphasized that violence against police officers is a serious issue that can threaten justice and order in society.
What’s happening in the judiciary?
While Užice is caught in this battle between protesters and police, in Belgrade a criminal complaint was filed against the chief public prosecutor Mladen Nenadić for alleged law violations and procedural irregularities. Is justice truly blind or just selectively applied?
What does this mean for Serbia?
This case is just the tip of the iceberg. Public gatherings and protests increasingly escalate into clashes with police, and the judicial system is under pressure and criticism for alleged abuses and inefficiency. Will the state manage to maintain law and order, or will the situation worsen?
Conclusion
Užice has become a new hotspot of conflict between citizens and authorities. Two men are in detention, and the whole country watches what happens next. Is this the beginning of the end for peaceful protests or just another episode in a long series of political and social tensions?
If you have thoughts on this chaos, or maybe a good joke about detention and blockades, feel free to share – we’re here to laugh, rage, and think together about what’s going on!
Political Compass:
- Main article (ID: 176575) clearly shows an authoritarian approach to justice with center-right economic views.
- Related article (ID: 176628) points to doubts about the judiciary, focusing on corruption and abuses, possibly centrist or slightly left, but also authoritarian due to system criticism.
Stay alert, because Serbia doesn’t calm down easily!
