The Supreme Court has upheld the sentence of 24 and a half years in prison for the accused concerning a double murder that occurred in Klinë. The supreme court issued its decision, denying a request for legal protection submitted on behalf of the accused, Jon Hoti. Hoti was originally found guilty by the Court of First Instance in Peja on May 30, 2025, for the double murder that took place on November 13, 2024, in Klinë.
Following this initial ruling, the Court of Appeal upheld the decision rendered by the Court of First Instance, according to reports from “Betimi për Drejtësi.”
The supreme court’s decision, dated June 10, 2026, formally rejected the request for legal protection made by the defense counsel representing the convicted individual. This ruling confirms the initial sentencing handed down by the lower courts. The court proceedings established that the accused faced a significant custodial sentence following the findings related to the incident in Klinë.
The final determination by the highest court in the jurisdiction stands, confirming the 24 and a half-year term of imprisonment for the accused.
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