Mevlid Jašarević, who was convicted of carrying out the 2011 terrorist attack on the United States Embassy in Sarajevo, is expected to be released from prison on October 27 after serving a 15-year sentence. The Court of BiH has also acquitted him of new charges involving alleged threats against prison staff, although the ruling is not yet final.
The Court of BiH delivered a first-instance verdict on October 26, acquitting Jašarević of allegations that he threatened employees at the state prison in Vojkovići and attempted to prevent them from performing their official duties.
What were the new charges against Jašarević?
According to Klix, Jašarević had been charged with obstructing an official in the performance of official duties.
The indictment alleged that, on two occasions in November and December 2024, Jašarević attempted to prevent prison staff from carrying out their responsibilities by using force, threatening violence and attempting physical assaults.
Both incidents allegedly occurred at the State Prison for the Execution of Criminal Sanctions, Detention and Other Measures.
“The first incident occurred during a routine conversation between prison staff and Jašarević, while the second took place during a conversation between staff and another inmate,” the indictment stated.
The Court of BiH acquitted Jašarević of these charges, but the verdict remains subject to appeal.
Release follows 15-year sentence for terrorist attack
Jašarević is scheduled to leave the state prison in Vojkovići on Tuesday, October 27.
He has served a 15-year prison sentence for the terrorist attack on the United States Embassy in Sarajevo, which he carried out on October 28, 2011.
In connection with the latest criminal proceedings, the Court of BiH previously ordered Jašarević to report to the competent state authority following his release.
Under the court’s earlier decision, this measure may remain in force until the proceedings are concluded or the court issues a different ruling.
Source: Glas Srpske
