Threats to media outlets, Radio Dux, Tivat, 15.03.2020.

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    Country MN
    Name and Surname Radio Dux
    Gender Group
    Date 15/05/2020
    City / Location Tivat
    Type of incident Threats against media outlets and organizations
    By whom To journalists by citizens
    Name of the perpetrator B.C.
    Type of media Radio and television
    Media name Radio Dux
    Source Radio Dux
    Article and legislation violated (nationally) Article 19 Public Order and Peace Law
    Public prosecutor Public prosecutor stated that in this case there were no elements of criminal offence.
    Legal closure Ongoing (or case not closed)
    Judiciary status Defendant was taken to the Court for misdemeanors due to insults on national and religious grounds.
    Was journalist`s association informed No
    Were authorities informed? Case was reported to the police Case was reported to the Prosecutor’s Office

    On 15.05.2020. Radio “Dux”, recieved a offensive content e-mail with elements of national and religious hatred was sent.

    Radio officials reported the case to the Police Directorate, which identified the person who sent the message.

    The defendant was brought to the prosecutor, who stated that case does not have the elements of a criminal offense, so the defendant was taken to the Misdemeanor Court for insults on national and religious grounds. He can be fined 250 to 1,500 euros or up to 60 days in prison for the offense.

    The radio editorial office welcomed the police action.