Court in Peja issues verdict in the “Orenda” case, Aurona Pelaj sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison

The Basic Court in Peja has issued its ruling in the case known as “Orenda,” which concerns the abuse of an elderly woman at a nursing home in 2022.

According to the court’s decision, Aurona Pelaj was found guilty after it was proven that she intentionally used physical force against the victim. For this offense, she was sentenced to 2 years and 3 months in prison.

This sentence will also include the time spent in detention, from November 2, 2022 to November 24, 2022, while the remainder of the sentence will be served after the verdict becomes final.

In addition to the prison sentence, the Court also imposed a supplementary measure against Aurona Pelaj, banning her from practicing the nursing profession for five years, Klan Kosova reports.

Meanwhile, Altina Rexhepi was acquitted. She had been charged with using force against the victim in co-perpetration with Aurona Pelaj by holding the victim’s hands during the incident, but the Court decided to clear her of the charge.

As for defendant Remzie Kuqi, the Court dismissed the charge of the criminal offense of “Assault,” after the Prosecution withdrew from criminal prosecution on that count of the indictment.

The “Orenda” case had sparked strong public reaction in November 2022, after footage was published showing the physical abuse of an elderly woman by employees of the nursing home.