Valjevo prosecutor: Car torching linked to serious cases, media persecution

In Valjevo, Serbia, prosecutor Vukasin Vujicic addressed a crowd of citizens and students who gathered to support him after his car was set ablaze outside his residence. Vujicic confirmed he had provided a statement to the police, who are actively investigating the incident.

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I have given my statement to the police regarding what happened. They have provided me with protection, and I have had the full support of my colleagues from both the Higher and Basic Prosecutor's offices. Our colleagues in the police are taking all necessary measures to find the person behind this.

"I have given my statement to the police regarding what happened. They have provided me with protection, and I have had the full support of my colleagues from both the Higher and Basic Prosecutor's offices," Vujicic stated, thanking the attendees for their solidarity. He expressed confidence that law enforcement was taking all necessary measures to apprehend the perpetrator.

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I told the police that I believe this attack was a result of my involvement in several very serious and complex cases. I also told them that I believe this attack happened in connection with the media persecution I have been subjected to over the past 10 to 15 days.

Vujicic shared his personal belief that the attack was a direct consequence of his involvement in "several very serious and complex cases." He also linked the incident to "media persecution" he has faced over the past two weeks. Despite the attack, Vujicic reaffirmed his commitment to the rule of law, assuring the public that all individuals, regardless of their background, would be treated equally in his cases.

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I want to assure you that in every case we handle, everyone will have equal standing, both suspects and victims, regardless of ethnicity, religion, financial status, or political affiliation.

The prosecutor also extended his gratitude to friends and associates from the ruling party who offered support, hoping their actions would set a standard for public discourse. The incident highlights the pressures faced by those involved in prosecuting significant cases, with public support emerging in response to the alleged intimidation.

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I hope that this way of thinking becomes the standard for behavior in our public discourse.