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The former Seimas member who came to the meeting did not comment on anything: “Now I have to go to court.”
When asked what he was doing now, he only replied that “I’m standing now.”
He neither admitted nor denied his guilt: “I don’t appreciate it at all, I’m waiting for the hearing now.”
K. Bartoševičius has not appeared in public since the beginning of the scandal in January.
His lawyer, Oleg Šibkov, who arrived at the same time, confirmed that at the hearing he will ask to transfer the case to Vilnius “for the convenience of all the participants in the process”.
However, the court did not satisfy such a lawyer’s request, about which O. Šibkovas said that it is not very important in which city the trial will take place, because “justice is the same everywhere”.
“Only organizational issues were resolved. The case will not be transferred to the Vilnius District Court, the case will be examined in the Panevėžys District Court,” the lawyer told journalists.
After the meeting, K. Bartoševičius did not allow himself to speak either.
VIDEO: After leaving the courtroom, K. Bartoševičius: I am forbidden to talk about the case
The arguments were not convincing
Judge Valdas Ciesiūnas told journalists that the issue of transferring the case to the court of another district was examined at the first hearing, and requests for civil lawsuits were also received.
VIDEO: Judge V. Ciesiūnas: K. Bartoševičius’ case will not be transferred to Vilnius
Tomos Markelevičius / 15min photo / Panevėžys district court judge Valdas Ciesiūnas
“The request was denied. The arguments that were presented in the application, according to the decision of the fellow judges, are not sufficient for such a decision to be made.
Reference was made to the provisions of the Criminal Code, which state that the case can be transferred to another court if it ensures the interests of the state and public order. In this case, the argument was made for the convenience of the participants in the process, which goes beyond the law,” said the judge.
This was the only request from the accused.
Requests for civil lawsuits were submitted by the representative of the victims. According to the judge, they have not been accepted yet, the panel of judges decided to get acquainted with them first, since more participants may appear in the case.
“Two civil lawsuits were filed today. The panel will decide on their acceptance before the next meeting,” said the judge.
According to the judge, all participants in the process are informed about the hearings, representatives of minor victims can participate, and some participated remotely in the first hearing as well. Minors will not be invited, they will be questioned, their testimony will be read in court.
The next court hearing is scheduled for November 30.
Tomas Markelevičius / 15min photo./Kristijonas Bartoševičius in the Panevėžys District Court
The case was transferred in July
The prosecutor’s office submitted K. Bartošević’s case to the court at the end of July.
The scandal regarding the member of the Seimas at the time arose on January 23, when K. Bartoševičius, while in Chile on a business trip, suddenly refused the parliamentary mandate.
He said he would do it for personal reasons, but on the same day it became clear that he was suspected of raping a minor.
The prosecutor’s office has been conducting a pre-trial investigation into the possible sexual abuse and molestation of minors and minors since last November.
Suspicions against K. Bartoševičius filed in February.
The ex-parliamentarian is charged with two counts of sexual assault and four counts of molesting a person under the age of 16, as well as four counts of minor harm to minor children. He denies the guilt.
The Criminal Code provides for imprisonment from 3 to 15 years for sexual rape, up to 5 years for molesting persons under the age of 16, lighter punishments are provided for health impairment.
It is suspected that K. Bartoševičius committed the crimes while a member of the Seimas. The news portal “Delfi” announced that it is suspected that K. Bartoševičius molested the pupils of the boys’ and youth choir “Ažuoliukas”.
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2024-09-17 21:10:07
– Who is K. Bartoševičius and what scandal is he involved in?
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Former Seimas Member Refuses to Comment on Ongoing Scandal
The former Seimas member, K. Bartoševičius, who has been at the center of a scandal since January, has finally made a public appearance in court. However, he refused to comment on the ongoing case, stating that he was not allowed to talk about it.
Silence in the Face of Allegations
When asked about his current activities, Bartoševičius only replied that he was “standing now.” When pressed for more information, he neither admitted nor denied his guilt, saying that he was waiting for the hearing. This reluctance to comment on the matter has added to the intrigue surrounding the scandal.
Request to Transfer the Case Denied
Bartoševičius’ lawyer, Oleg Šibkov, had requested that the case be transferred to Vilnius for the convenience of all participants. However, the court rejected this request, stating that the case would be examined in the Panevėžys District Court. Šibkov seemed unperturbed by the decision, saying that justice is the same everywhere.
The Hearing: A Muted Affair
The hearing itself was a muted affair, with Bartoševičius and his lawyer preferring to keep their comments to a minimum. Judge Valdas Ciesiūnas did confirm that the issue of transferring the case to another district was examined, and requests for civil lawsuits were also received.
The Road Ahead
As the case continues to unfold, many questions remain unanswered. Will Bartoševičius eventually break his silence and address the allegations against him? Only time will tell. For now, the public is left to speculate about the details of the scandal and its implications.
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