The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, took an exceptional step by officially announcing his intention to pardon a young woman involved in a scandalous incident during civil protests in the capital.
In a detailed interview for "Informer" television on July 16, the head of state revealed his motives behind this unexpected decision. "This woman does not deserve such a charge," Vučić stated emphatically, emphasizing that the judicial system has allowed a serious injustice.
The dramatic case erupted on January 24, when during large-scale civil demonstrations in Belgrade, a 25-year-old student from the Agricultural Faculty was injured in aggressive driving.
According to the prosecutor's investigation, the suspect Milica S. initially stopped her car because of the numerous protesters. Subsequently, in an extremely demonstrative and aggressive manner, she started driving at high speed directly towards the group of students standing in front of her car.
Vučić emphasized that this is a precedent in his presidential career, as he has not signed any pardons during his nine years in office. "Now I am forced to correct the obvious injustices caused by the prosecution and judicial system," he said.
The President announced that he will continue to take such actions when he notices clear procedural violations, which marks the beginning of a new approach to justice in the country.
The incident caused widespread public resonance, showing the complex relationships between institutions and civil protests in modern Serbia.
Vučić's decision is seen as an attempt to de-escalate tension and a demonstration of personal intervention in a judicial process that he considers unfair.