Peja Court acquits Mehmetaj family of Gllogjan triple murder

Gllogjan triple murder Basic Court in Peja Mehmetaj family Kosovo judicial verdict Gani Gjokaj

The Basic Court in Peja has issued a verdict regarding the triple murder that occurred in Gllogjan on November 26, 2021, which resulted in the deaths of bus driver Gani Gjokaj and two 17-year-old students.

Kastriot and Kreshnik Mehmetaj were acquitted of the charge of aggravated murder, and Halil Mehmetaj was acquitted of inciting aggravated murder. However, the court found Halil and Kreshnik Mehmetaj guilty of the unauthorized possession, control, or possession of weapons. Halil Mehmetaj received a three-year prison sentence, while Kreshnik Mehmetaj was sentenced to one year. These sentences will be executed once the verdict becomes final, accounting for time already served in pre-trial detention.

The prosecution had alleged that the attack was motivated by revenge, claiming the Mehmetaj family held Gjokaj responsible for the suicide of their daughter, Heroina Mehmetaj. Prosecutor Sahide Gashi has indicated that the prosecution intends to appeal the decision.

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Basic Court in Peja · Gani Gjokaj · Halil Mehmetaj · Kastriot Mehmetaj · Kreshnik Mehmetaj

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[● 5 SOURCES] The prosecution alleges the primary target of the attack was bus driver Gani Gjokaj. aktuale.mk · www.dukagjini.com · frontonline.net
[● 5 SOURCES] The Mehmetaj family allegedly blamed Gani Gjokaj for the suicide of their daughter, Heroina Mehmetaj. aktuale.mk · www.dukagjini.com · frontonline.net
[● 3 SOURCES] Halil Mehmetaj is accused of inciting his sons, Kastriot and Kreshnik, to kill Gjokaj. aktuale.mk
[● 5 SOURCES] The Basic Court in Peja issued a verdict regarding the triple murder in Gllogjan. aktuale.mk · informim.net · veritasinfo.org · 24-ore.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The shooting resulted in the deaths of bus driver Gani Gjokaj and two 17-year-old students. aktuale.mk
[● 2 SOURCES] A video recording showing Kreshnik Mehmetaj firing a weapon was admitted as evidence.
[● 2 SOURCES] Halil Mehmetaj was acquitted of the charge of incitement to aggravated murder. veritasinfo.org · 24-ore.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kreshnik Mehmetaj was sentenced to one year in prison. 24-ore.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Halil and Kreshnik Mehmetaj were found guilty of unauthorized possession of weapons. 24-ore.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Halil Mehmetaj was sentenced to three years in prison. 24-ore.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Kastriot and Kreshnik Mehmetaj were acquitted of the charge of aggravated murder. veritasinfo.org · 24-ore.com