Sami Lushtaku, the Mayor of Skenderaj Municipality, issued a statement following the Basic Court in Pristina’s verdict that declared him innocent in the “Drenica 1” case. The charges against him related to allegations of witness tampering, which had been brought forward by the EULEX Prosecutor’s Office. In his public remarks, Lushtaku indicated that this ruling signifies the conclusion of several protracted legal proceedings directed against him.
He noted that the legal challenges had spanned a period exceeding thirteen years. “The Basic Court in Pristina today issued the verdict confirming my innocence even regarding the accusations of witness tampering in the ‘Drenica 1’ case, as part of the charges brought by the EULEX Prosecutor’s Office,” Lushtaku stated. He further commented that, in his view, the entire course of legal action against him was structured with the sole objective of securing a conviction.
Lushtaku alleged that the accusations leveled against him throughout the years were fundamentally based on questionable declarations and testimonies presented during the proceedings. The acquittal marks a significant development in the long-running legal matter. Following the court’s decision, Lushtaku confirmed that the ruling closes a chapter of litigation that has profoundly affected his public life.
The outcome provides a formal conclusion to the specific charges brought by the prosecutor’s office, marking a definitive legal resolution for him in this particular matter.
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