The trial involving Erion Veliaj and 29 co-defendants commenced on March 24, 2026, at 3:33 PM, but the Mayor himself was absent from the initial session. Gazeta Express reported this significant development. The inaugural hearing for Erion Veliaj and the other 29 individuals began, marking the start of the legal proceedings.
During the second session, Mayor Veliaj’s absence was noted; he had requested representation through lawyer Plarent Ndreca, a former Democratic Party MP. Two SPAK prosecutors were present alongside the state-appointed lawyer, Valentina Teodoresku. Notably, Ajola Xoxa did not appear in court.
However, Judge Ëngjëllushe Tahiri ensured her representation through her legal counsel, Maks Haxhia, as she reviewed the court documents. Kloditla Bushka was also absent, though she is represented by lawyer Henrik Ligori. Gentian Sula’s absence was similarly confirmed.
This trial continues with these key figures represented in court.
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The court proceedings commenced for Erion Veliaj and 29 associates, however, he was notably not present.