Prosecutor seeks additional prison time for Antanas Kandrotas-Celofanas

Prosecutors are requesting a seven-month prison sentence for Antanas Kandrotas, also known as Celofanas, in a case concerning an assault on public figure Valdas Bartkevičius. This proposed sentence would be added to the 3.5 years Kandrotas is already serving for financial crimes.

The prosecution argues that the assault occurred in a public place and highlights Kandrotas's prior convictions, stating he committed another crime after being previously sentenced. Kandrotas and his lawyer, however, are seeking an acquittal. They contend that Bartkevičius provoked the conflict and that the case is politically motivated. Kandrotas denies striking Bartkevičius.

The court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on September 21. This report was adapted into an easily readable version using artificial intelligence, developed by scientists at Vytautas Magnus University in collaboration with the news agency ELTA, and verified by an editor.