"DIDN'T YOU ASK ME IF I WAS NORMAL!" Alija Balijagić Challenged Expert Findings in Court Today
A hearing was held today in the Court of Appeal regarding the appeal of Alija Balijagić's defense, who was sentenced to 40 years in prison in the first instance for the murder of Jovan and Milenka Madžgalj in the village of Sokolac near Bijelo Polje.
TL;DR
- Alija Balijagić is appealing a 40-year prison sentence for the murders of Jovan and Milenka Madžgalj.
- Balijagić and his defense attorney are questioning the court experts' findings regarding his sanity at the time of the crime.
- The defense claims the expert assessment was based on a brief interview and is insufficient.
- Balijagić stated that he was only questioned about the murders and not his mental state.
- The first-instance verdict detailed how Balijagić shot Jovan Madžgalj and then Milenka Madžgalj, who had called the police.
- Balijagić admitted to killing Milenka to prevent her suffering.
- He was arrested in Serbia after a 26-day escape and extradited to Montenegro.