Threats against the lives and limbs of journalists, Branko Zujovic, Subotica, 15.01.2019.

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    Country SR
    Name and Surname Branko Zujovic
    Gender Male
    Date 15/01/2019
    City / Location Subotica
    Type of incident Threats against the lives and limbs of journalists
    Type of media online
    Media name Slobodna Subotica
    Source Journalists Association of Serbia, Slobodna Subotica
    Legal closure Ongoing (or case not closed)
    Judiciary status An indictment was filed against the suspect for two criminal offenses of Endangerment of Safety, Article 138 of the Criminal Code.
    Was journalist`s association informed Yes
    Were authorities informed? Case was reported to the police

    According to the newsroom of Slobodna Subotica, because of the writing and publishing of information about abuses, nepotism, and corruption in the City Hall, for some time they have suffered insults and threats, which have become intensified. According to the newsroom, Branko Ćirjaković, a member of National Liberal Movement, told in front of the witnesses that he would “slapped Branko Žujović”, the editor-in-chief of the portal, and he threated Žujović before on Facebook.