Court Releases Foreign Nationals After Murder Attempt Charges Dropped

The High Court of Montenegro has released two foreign nationals, identified as Y.G. from Turkey and N.D. from Azerbaijan, after it was determined they did not participate in a murder attempt against a local resident, M.J.. The decision to lift their detention was announced following a thorough review of surveillance footage that confirmed their whereabouts during the incident.

According to a statement from the High Court, the investigation judge found no reasonable suspicion that Y.G. and N.D. were involved in the alleged crime. The ruling came after the Higher State Prosecutor’s Office in Podgorica filed a motion to revoke the detention on October 30, 2025, asserting that the evidence gathered did not support the charges of attempted murder.

The prosecution had initially requested the court to impose detention on the two individuals on October 29, 2025, citing sufficient grounds to suspect their involvement in the crime. However, upon reviewing witness testimonies and video surveillance from the premises where they were staying, the court concluded that the defendants were indeed in their accommodation at the time of the alleged offense.

The statement from the High Court emphasized that their decision was not a reflection of a change in the nature of the charges but rather a confirmation that the evidence did not substantiate the claims against Y.G. and N.D. The court reiterated the importance of judicial independence, asserting that judges must be protected from any forms of pressure or public targeting.

In light of this case, the High Court urged all public and political entities, including media and citizens, to refrain from statements or actions that could be interpreted as attempts to influence judicial decisions. The integrity of the judiciary is foundational to the rule of law, and any threats to judges’ reputations or safety directly undermine the judicial system’s function.

The court’s ruling reflects a commitment to uphold fair trial standards and the principle of innocence until proven guilty, reinforcing the importance of thorough investigations before any legal actions are taken against individuals.