 "Slovakia sentences PM Fico’s attacker to 21 years for terrorism")
A Slovak court has convicted Juraj Cintula, aged 72 for seriously injuring and shooting Prime Minister Robert Fico in May 2024 while he was greeting people in the central Slovak town of Handlova. He was found guilty on the charges of terrorism sentencing him to 21 years in prison.
Cintula shot Fico five times in the presence of a nationwide gathering, seriously injuring his abdomen, hip, hand, and foot. He admitted to the shooting incident openly stating he aimed to stop Fico’s policies.
The Specialised Criminal Court in Banska Bystrica began the trial in July and delivered the verdict whose main question was whether Cintula is guilty of terrorism.
Cintula was against Fico’s policies which hurt the sentiments of Slovenians and stated he wanted to hurt Fico instead of killing.
After the attack, Fico made his first public appearance in July last year. The incident marked a dark chapter in Slovenian politics, highlighting increased polarisation and escalating tensions within the country’s political landscape.
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