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Slavi Trifonov controversy regarding Petrohan case

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Slavi Trifonov, leader of the ‘There Is Such a People’ party, has engaged in a series of actions and criticisms regarding the ‘Petrohan’ case in Bulgaria. In early September, Trifonov issued an open letter criticizing Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev, accusing him of autocratic behavior and a lack of transparency. Trifonov specifically questioned the minister’s failure to provide updates on the ‘Petrohan’ case by the promised August deadline, asking, “Why are you lying? Whom are you covering up?” By late September, the situation escalated when Trifonov announced he had personally destroyed a controversial memorial plaque at Petrohan Pass. He described the monument as a ‘sinister mockery of morality and legality’ because it listed a convicted killer alongside his victims and featured specific symbols, such as a rainbow-colored pen crossed with a knife. Trifonov claimed the plaque was installed without municipal authorization from the Berkovitsa Municipality and stated he took direct action because local authorities failed to remove it. victims. Journalist Martin Karbowski accompanied Trifonov during the removal, ~~stating that the state allows ‘distortions of memory~~ and truth.’ Trifonov contrasted this act with a legal memorial he helped establish in Sinemorets for local heroes, emphasizing his opposition to what he termed an illegal and immoral tribute. Following the destruction, Ralitsa Asenova, the mother of victim Nikolay Zlatkov, called on for a criminal investigation into the ~~prosecutor's office~~ act. On September 27, Trifonov expanded his criticisms to ~~investigate~~ include alleged political interference and attempts to exonerate key figures involved in the ~~incident. She stated~~ tragedy. He specifically targeted recent television commentary, such as that from Lora Krumova, asserting that investigative data leaves no doubt regarding the ~~act went ‘beyond absolutely everything’~~ crimes committed. Trifonov argued that attempts to shift blame to third parties are baseless and ~~characterized it~~ expressed frustration with those attempting to justify the actions of the perpetrator, identified as ~~a crime rather than mere vandalism.~~ Kalushev.

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