During proceedings at the appeal court yesterday, the case involving Gjoko Ristov, who faces accusations of concealing property and transferring funds, reached a significant procedural development. Ristov asserted that the DNA samples recovered from files—where an amount totaling 350,000 euros was allegedly hidden, and which were taken from the parents’ residence—were not contaminated. This assertion led to his dismissal from the current trial.
The basis for his dismissal stems from previous expert testimony, which indicated that a cancer needle had slipped during the course of the trial. According to the court’s findings, this incident resulted in a secondary transfer and subsequent contamination of the crucial DNA evidence. Furthermore, the ongoing trial incorporated additional evidence, specifically electronic communications retrieved from a mobile phone.
This device was reportedly stolen from another individual accused of prostitution and drug trafficking, adding a layer of complexity to the proceedings. Separately, the court addressed the case of Gani Tush, accused in the “Belanoc” matter. The judge formally read out the final verdict concerning Tush’s trial, concluding that segment of the judicial proceedings.
These developments highlight ongoing scrutiny regarding evidence integrity and the procedural handling of sensitive material within the legal system.
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