CroatiaA long-running criminal trial in Croatia has resumed at the Zagreb County Court regarding the 1999 shooting of Mirko Rimac outside Star's Caffea in Split. The case involves Krešimir Gilja, who was previously convicted but had his sentence overturned by the Constitutional Court due to violations of his right to defense. According to the updated Criminal Code, if a first-instance conviction is issued before the statute of limitations expires, the period is extended by two years. In this case, a prior conviction was already issued. The victim, Mirko Rimac, was a Croatian citizen living in Canada who traveled to Zagreb to watch a football match between Croatia and Yugoslavia. The incident occurred during a complex confrontation inside and outside the café, with conflicting witness accounts. One notable testimony came from retired HVO General Ivan Andabak, who claimed many people present were armed. Another key point is the role of Domagoj Novak, who initially confessed to the shooting and handed over the gun used, but Gilja maintained his innocence throughout.
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