BRATISLAVA: The suspect within the tried assassination in Might of Slovakia‘s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, is now dealing with terror fees as a part of an investigation by authorities, the nation’s prosecutor-general stated Thursday.
The suspect, recognized solely as JC, was initially charged with tried homicide. Prosecutor-Common MaroS Žilinka stated in an announcement that the change within the fees relies on proof the investigators obtained, however did not instantly give additional particulars.
The federal government officers initially stated that they believed it was a politically motivated assault dedicated by a “lone wolf,” however introduced later {that a} “third social gathering” may need been concerned in “performing for the advantage of the perpetrator.”
Fico has at present been recovering at dwelling from a number of wounds he suffered within the assassination try on Might 15 when he was shot within the stomach as he greeted supporters within the city of Handlova.
The assailant was instantly arrested and a courtroom ordered him to stay behind bars.
Fico has lengthy been a divisive determine in Slovakia and past. He returned to energy for the fourth time final yr after his leftist social gathering Smer, or Route, received the parliamentary election final September, after campaigning on a pro-Russia and anti-American message.
His critics fear that Slovakia might abandon its pro-Western course and comply with the route of Hungary below Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
1000’s have repeatedly rallied within the capital and throughout Slovakia to protest Fico’s insurance policies.
The suspect, recognized solely as JC, was initially charged with tried homicide. Prosecutor-Common MaroS Žilinka stated in an announcement that the change within the fees relies on proof the investigators obtained, however did not instantly give additional particulars.
The federal government officers initially stated that they believed it was a politically motivated assault dedicated by a “lone wolf,” however introduced later {that a} “third social gathering” may need been concerned in “performing for the advantage of the perpetrator.”
Fico has at present been recovering at dwelling from a number of wounds he suffered within the assassination try on Might 15 when he was shot within the stomach as he greeted supporters within the city of Handlova.
The assailant was instantly arrested and a courtroom ordered him to stay behind bars.
Fico has lengthy been a divisive determine in Slovakia and past. He returned to energy for the fourth time final yr after his leftist social gathering Smer, or Route, received the parliamentary election final September, after campaigning on a pro-Russia and anti-American message.
His critics fear that Slovakia might abandon its pro-Western course and comply with the route of Hungary below Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
1000’s have repeatedly rallied within the capital and throughout Slovakia to protest Fico’s insurance policies.
