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Derogatory language towards "Betimi për Drejtësi", Prishtinë, 24.02.2023

The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, has been informed regarding the accusations made by Agron Beka, a member of the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council - KPC against the TV show "Betimi për Drejtësi" during the KPC meeting on Thursday.

On February 18, 2023, KTV aired an episode of the show "Betimi për Drejtësi" titled "Institutional Clashes for Agron Beka". In this episode, Beka was featured as the protagonist who was implicated as a suspect for alleged misconduct in his official duties, according to criminal reports.

During the KPC meeting, Beka stated that the show's content was "commissioned" and compared it to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Kosovo Law Institute and the show "Betimi për Drejtësi" reacted to Beka, saying that the investigation was carried out in full compliance with the highest ethical and professional norms. They provided evidence and facts while also giving him sufficient time to be interviewed and explain his side of the story.

AJK expresses concern about the language used in this meeting regarding the TV show "Betimi për Drejtësi", and calls not to use public institutions to lynch the media.




Reporter Details Derogatory language towards "Betimi për Drejtësi", Prishtinë, 24.02.2023
Case description The Association of Journalists of Kosovo - AJK, has been informed regarding the accusations made by Agron Beka, a member of the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council - KPC against the TV show "Betimi për Drejtësi" during the KPC meeting on Thursday. On February 18, 2023, KTV aired an episode of the show "Betimi për Drejtësi" titled "Institutional Clashes for Agron Beka". In this episode, Beka was featured as the protagonist who was implicated as a suspect for alleged misconduct in his official duties, according to criminal reports. During the KPC meeting, Beka stated that the show's content was "commissioned" and compared it to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Kosovo Law Institute and the show "Betimi për Drejtësi" reacted to Beka, saying that the investigation was carried out in full compliance with the highest ethical and professional norms. They provided evidence and facts while also giving him sufficient time to be interviewed and explain his side of the story.
State Kosovo
Name and Surname
Gender Group
Date 24.2.2023
City Prishtinë
Type of Incident Other threats to journalists
From who By public officials
The Offender / Suspect Agron Beka
Type of media Radio and Television
Media Name Betimi per Drejtesi
Source Betimi per Drejtesi
Public Prosecutor
Judiciary
Judiciary Status
Legal Closure
Has the Journalist Association been notified? Yes
Has the incident been reported to the authorities?
Has the incident been reported to the XXX?
Associations Respond AJK expresses concern about the language used in this meeting regarding the TV show "Betimi për Drejtësi", and calls not to use public institutions to lynch the media.
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