politics

March 20, 2026

Criminal complaint against Vladimir Mandić for attacking KTV journalists dismissed

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade has dismissed the criminal complaint against Vladimir Mandić, former handball player and activist of the Serbian Progressive Party (SNS), for attacking KTV journalists, the portal Bez cenzure reported. The prosecution made this decision with the explanation that Mandić was hostile towards the journalists, but did not commit a criminal offense – as the 'sufficient intensity of violence was not expressed'.

Criminal complaint against Vladimir Mandić for attacking KTV journalists dismissed

TL;DR

  • Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade dismissed a criminal complaint against Vladimir Mandić.
  • Mandić, an SNS activist, was accused of attacking KTV journalists.
  • The prosecution cited insufficient intensity of violence to constitute a criminal offense.
  • The incident involved Mandić and others attempting to kick a microphone, throwing objects, and using pyrotechnics.
  • Mandić has previous allegations of attacking students and facing accusations of attempted murder and illegal money handling.
  • He is also accused of having over 100 phantom voters registered at his address and owns over 40 properties.

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