A military appeals court will decide what restrictions to put on Martin Vladimirov, a National Protection Service (NSO) bodyguard charged over an incident with journalist Sonya Koltuklieva. The Sofia Military Court released him from custody a few days ago without setting any restrictions.

Koltuklieva tried to ask parliament speaker Mihaela Dotsova a question and opened the door of her car, which was already shut. The bodyguard who protects Dotsova pushed her. Her injury has been classed as moderate bodily harm.

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In its reasons, the Sofia Military Court says there is not enough evidence that the bodyguard hit the journalist, or that a blow caused the moderate bodily harm.

After the incident, NSO chief Gen. Emil Tonev resigned at the president's request.