Protest outside court: Trial of activists from Novi Sad continues
The main hearing in the trial against 12 students and activists, accused of allegedly attempting to overthrow the constitutional order, will continue today, with dozens of citizens and students gathered in front of the courthouse in support of the accused.
TL;DR
- The main hearing in the trial of 12 students and activists accused of attempting to overthrow Serbia's constitutional order is proceeding.
- Dozens of citizens and students gathered outside the courthouse to support the accused.
- Five accused activists, including Marija Vasić, entered the courthouse with their lawyers.
- The trial began on November 24 but was adjourned.
- Previous adjournments were due to requests for the recusal of prosecutors and the illness of a prosecutor.
- The activists are accused of preparing acts against the constitutional order and security of Serbia.
- Six of the accused activists spent over seven months in detention or house arrest.
- Marija Vasić spent part of her detention in a prison hospital due to a hunger strike.