Verdict expected in “Drenica 1” case

At 13:00 today, the Basic Court of Prishtina will announce the decision in the case known as “Drenica 1”, in which eight people are accused, including Sami Lushtaku.

During the previous session, only the defense took the floor, and with a common stance insisted on the innocence of their clients through a request for acquittal of all charges, relying on the lack of convincing evidence.

The legal representatives of Sami Lushtaku questioned the statements of some witnesses, emphasizing that they are full of contradictions, and also opposed the use of evidence obtained from Serbian institutions.

Lawyer Arianit Koci, as the defender of Rrustem Rrukolli, stressed that the Prosecution failed to prove the existence of a factual link between his client and the incriminated actions. In the same line, the defense teams of Rexhep Xhota, Fatmir Mjaku, Ismet Haxhaj, Skender Tahiri, Sheremet Jashari and Bajram Dibrani argued that the indictment is not supported by concrete evidence, seeking an acquittal for each of them.

Based on the indictment, Sami Lushtaku, Rrustem Rrukolli, Ismet Haxhaj, Fatmir Mjaku, Rexhep Xhota, Skender Tahiri, Sheremet Jashari and Bajram Dibrani face charges for actions aimed at influencing witnesses, obstruction of justice, and involvement in an organized criminal structure. Throughout the trial, all defendants have categorically rejected the claims raised against them.