The Court of Appeals in Skopje issued a judgment rejecting the appeal filed by Stojance Jovanovski. During a public session held on June 18, 2026, the appellate body announced its decision regarding criminal case KZ-549/26. The court upheld the original ruling handed down by the Basic Criminal Court of Skopje, which was dated May 7, 2026.
The decision confirms the initial conviction and the subsequent 12-year prison sentence imposed upon Jovanovski. The charges against him relate to long-term domestic violence and the specific act of inciting his wife, Ivana, to jump from a balcony while in the presence of their daughter. The appellate court’s action effectively dismissed Jovanovski’s efforts to overturn the original verdict.
The official announcement stated that the judgment rejecting the appeals was issued to the public interest. The court confirmed that the full, detailed decision would be published to the public as soon as it becomes available. This ruling represents the final judicial determination from the appellate level concerning the charges.
The decision reinforces the finding of guilt and the severity of the sentence established by the lower court. The proceedings underscore the court’s adherence to the initial findings regarding the documented acts of domestic violence and coercion.
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