Court hearing for President of Republika Srpska (RS) entity Milorad Dodik and acting director of RS Official Gazette, Milos Lukic, postponed again as Lukic fails to appear on health grounds. Judge Mirsad Strika suggests separation of proceedings, with Dodik and Lukic being tried separately. Dodik’s defense team reacts strongly, already having a file ready to request the disqualification of Judge Strika and seven other judges. Dodik’s defense claims bias and alleges that the trial aims to eliminate him from political life. Request for exemption of multiple judges responsible for not considering Dodik’s complaints and requests in the alleged correct way. Main hearing postponed until January 30. Indictment filed against Dodik and Lukic by BiH Prosecutor’s Office on August 11, 2023, sent back for adjustment and amendment on August 18 by BiH Court. Indictment follows the adoption and publication of disputed laws by the RS National Assembly on June 27. High Representative in BiH, Christian Schmidt, annuls both laws on July 1.
Court Postpones Hearing in Dodik Case, Defense Pushes for Separate Trials
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