Janković acquitted of bribery charges in Gratel case

Ljubljana, 7 March - The Ljubljana District Court acquitted Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković of bribery charges in the Gratel case on Thursday. The prosecution sought a three-year prison sentence and a EUR 50,000 fine for Janković. It also wanted the Ljubljana municipality to return the donation it received from the company Gratel.

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Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković arrives at the Ljubljana District Court for the closing arguments in an abuse of office trial.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković (left) arrives at the Ljubljana District Court for the closing arguments in an abuse of office trial.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković arrives at the Ljubljana District Court for the closing arguments in an abuse of office trial.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Ljubljana
Ljubljana Mayor Zoran Janković arrives at the Ljubljana District Court for the closing arguments in an abuse of office trial.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

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