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Gani Geci ordered into 30-day pre-trial detention in Kosovo
The Basic Court in Prishtina has ordered a 30-day pre-trial detention for former deputy Gani Geci, who is suspected of threatening journalist Lirim Mehmetaj. The prosecution alleges that the incident occurred on October 11, 2026, at the offices of the Vox Kosova portal.
According to the prosecution, Geci allegedly used threatening language, including statements such as, “If you don't remove the post or don't change it, we are going to die,” in an attempt to force Mehmetaj to alter a Facebook post regarding deputy Fatos Geci. The prosecution further claims that Geci waited near a television studio for approximately two hours to confront the journalist, causing fear and anxiety.
Gani Geci has denied the allegations, stating in court that he never threatened anyone and was merely seeking protection for his family. His defense attorney, Besnik Berisha, argued that the detention is legally inappropriate and lacks necessary conditions, noting that the actions were intended to protect the family from being associated with Serbia. The defense plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Appeals.
Entities
Basic Court of Prishtina · Besnik Berisha · Fatos Geci · Gani Geci · Kosovo Police · Lirim Mehmetaj · Prishtina Basic Court · Prishtina Basic Prosecution · Vox Kosova
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The court determined there is a concrete risk of Geci repeating the criminal offense. infokosova.net · tetovasot.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The alleged threat occurred on October 11, 2026, at the Vox Kosova offices. infosot.com · telegrafi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gani Geci claims he was seeking protection for his family rather than threatening the journalist. drenicaonline.com · lajmi.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gani Geci is suspected of committing the criminal offense of 'Threatening' under Article 181, paragraph 2 of the Criminal Code of Kosovo. infosot.com · orainfo.net · tetovasot.com · telegrafi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident was reportedly triggered by a Facebook post regarding deputy Fatos Geci. infosot.com · orainfo.net · telegrafi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Defense attorney Besnik Berisha intends to appeal the detention decision to the Court of Appeals. drenicaonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gani Geci allegedly told Lirim Mehmetaj, 'If you don't remove the post or don't change it, we are going to die.' infosot.com · lajmi.net · telegrafi.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Basic Court in Prishtina ordered 30 days of pre-trial detention for Gani Geci. drenicaonline.com · infokosova.net · orainfo.net · www.epokaere.com · tetovasot.com · +2 more