Slovak PM Fico's attacker sentenced to 21 years in prison
Summary
A Slovak man named Juraj Cintula was sentenced to 21 years in prison for shooting and injuring the Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in May 2024. The shooting, which occurred during a public event, was classified as an act of terrorism by the court.Key Facts
- Juraj Cintula, a 72-year-old man, shot Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico five times.
- The shooting happened during a visit to Handlova, a town in Slovakia.
- Cintula claimed he aimed away from Fico's vital organs and did not intend to kill him.
- Fico sustained serious injuries and underwent surgery in a hospital.
- The court ruled the act as terrorism, rejecting attempts to reduce the charges.
- The attacker said he wanted to harm Fico to stop policies he believed were damaging Slovakia.
- Cintula's lawyer plans to appeal the court's verdict.
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