Court acquits Akil Gjakova of domestic violence charges
The Basic Court in Peja has handed down a judgment acquitting judoka Akil Gjakova, who was accused of domestic violence in 2024, the court said in a statement. “Following the trial, the court acquitted the defendant A.Gj. of the charges, pursuant to Article 363, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1.3 of the Criminal Procedure Code
The Basic Court in Peja has handed down a judgment acquitting judoka Akil Gjakova, who was accused of domestic violence in 2024, the court said in a statement.
“Following the trial, the court acquitted the defendant A.Gj. of the charges, pursuant to Article 363, paragraph 1, subparagraph 1.3 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kosovo (KPPRK). The costs of the criminal proceedings shall be borne by this court’s budget, while the injured party, S.M., is instructed to pursue the property claim in civil proceedings,” the statement said.
Judoka Gjakova turned himself in to the police in April 2024 after being declared wanted, having been accused of domestic violence by his wife. She had claimed that she had also experienced psychological abuse.
