CroatiaThe Split Municipal Court has confirmed the indictment against journalist Danka Derifaj, cameraman Pere Janjić, and resident representative Branko Miodrag regarding their involvement in an incident related to the disputed terrace of singer Marko Perković Thompson at Žnjan. The case dates back to August 2021, during which the three individuals entered the terrace while filming a report for RTL’s show 'Potraga.' The dispute centers around whether the terrace belongs to Thompson or is part of the building’s common property, with residents claiming they have been unlawfully denied access. Previously, the same court had rejected a request for a criminal warrant seeking four months’ imprisonment for the three individuals, citing insufficient grounds for such a decision without discussion. The confirmation of the indictment marks a procedural shift, allowing the criminal process to proceed. Thompson reported Derifaj and others for allegedly entering his home without permission, though the Croatian Journalists' Association previously criticized the indictment as dangerous precedent and pressure on media freedom. Chief State Prosecutor Ivan Turudić stated he believes the charges are valid,援
Procjena pristranosti (Sredina): The article presents both perspectives—Thompson's claim of ownership and the residents' argument about shared property—without overtly favoring either side. It includes quotes from legal representatives and mentions prior judicial decisions without apparent bias.
