Admits the coronavirus pandemic, a silent protest took place in Burgas demanding a fair trial for the case with the death of the Bulgarian journalist Milen Tsvetkov who lost his life in a car accident on Easter Day.
Kristian Nikolov, driver of the luxurious SUV that crashed into Tsvetkov’s vehicle, tested positive for marijuana and amphetamine use.
The man behind the silent protest that took place in front of the building of the District Court in Burgas is Plamen Yanev. A couple of civil rights groups supported the event, all wearing masks and keeping the mandatory social distance of 2 meters.
In an interview, Plamen commented: “On Easter Day, I saw a child losing a parent and I came to to the realization that we as a society allow for such things to happen. We took the decision to put up with all those people who believe are above the law. We accepted it as normal for some people to do as they please without facing any legal consequences. It’s not about the particular case but about what it symbolizes. As a citizen, I stand against every corrupt police officer who allows intoxicated drivers to drive our streets and against every prosecutor allowing wealthier people to remain above the law. It’s hard to believe that we keep struggling with these problems for so many years”.
The people who took place in the protest called for a fair and objective trial.
“In memory of the people who died without justice on the roads of Bulgaria”, posted Yanev on Facebook after announcing the upcoming protest.
Four people are currently placed under custody – the driver Kristian Nikolov, his mother Denislava Pesheva-Nikolva, the son of PM Luchezar Ivanov of the political party “GERB” – Georgi, and Kristian’s girlfriend Simona Cvetkova.
The prosecution is expected to request a warrant from the court for permanent custody of the drugged driver.
Translation: Ivaylo Yotov
