Former Montenegro Security Chief Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Dejan Peruničić, the former head of Montenegro's National Security Agency (ANB), has been sentenced to five years in prison. His defense team has announced plans to appeal the verdict.

18 May, 14:00 — 19 May, 01:49

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it involves the conviction of a former high-ranking security official for abusing power, highlighting issues of state surveillance and accountability in Montenegro. It underscores ongoing efforts to address corruption and uphold the rule of law within the country's institutions.

Key entitiesDejan Peruničić ANB (Agencija za nacionalnu bezbjednost)Zdravko Begović Srđa Pavićević

The Story

What 11 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Dejan Peruničić, former director of the ANB, was sentenced to five years in prison
The sentencing was for ordering illegal wiretapping and surveillance
The targets of the surveillance included former opposition leaders, journalists, and church officials

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Dejan Peruničić was sentenced to five years in prison.

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The charges against Peruničić involved ordering illegal wiretapping and surveillance.

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The targets of the illegal surveillance included former opposition leaders, journalists, and church officials.

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Peruničić's lawyer, Zdravko Begović, announced an appeal against the High Court's verdict.

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Secret service operative Srđa Pavićević was sentenced to one year and four months for illegal recording and surveillance based on Peruničić's verbal orders.

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Coverage gaps

The defense's announcement of an appeal against the verdict

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The sentencing of Srđa Pavićević, an operative of the secret service, to one year and four months for related illegal activities

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The Story

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Coverage leans: center-left

The coverage is generally factual and reports on a legal outcome, with Montenegrin and Serbian outlets providing direct reporting on the former security chief's sentencing. Other international outlets cover unrelated legal cases.

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Singapore sentences man to 18 years’ jail for repeatedly raping younger sister

A boy began sexually abusing his younger sister from when she was five and he was 12, continuing the assault for seven years and raping her repeatedly. At times when she resisted, the boy punched her, slapped her and pinched her. The offender, now 26, was sentenced in Singapore on Monday to 18 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the cane. He pleaded guilty to two counts of aggravated sexual assault and one count of statutory rape, with another eight charges taken into consideration. The offender...

By CNA

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err-newsMostly Factual14h ago

District Court hands man 18-year sentence for murder

The Harju District Court has sentenced Elyar Isajev to 18 years in prison for the premeditated murder of a 59-year-old woman, who was stabbed dozens of times last September.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: index-hr · 18 May, 13:48|Full coverage: 11 · 12h|Window: 12h

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index-hr18 May, 13:48First to report

Jedno od najpoznatijih ljetovališta na Jadranu ponovno se otvara nakon pet godina

err-news18 May, 14:00

Adwokat skazany za oszustwa

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n1-serbia18 May, 16:07

Bivši šef Agencije za nacionalnu bezbednost Crne Gore osuđen na pet godina zatvora

danas18 May, 16:19

Bivši šef crnogorske Agencije za nacionalnu bezbednost osuđen na pet godina zatvora

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cdm-me18 May, 18:39

Odbrana najavljuje žalbu na presudu Peruničiću

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le-figaro18 May, 20:39

Nice : sept ans de prison pour un chauffard sous protoxyde d'azote ayant tué un pompier

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vg18 May, 23:38

Mann dømt til 19 års fengsel for overgrep mot stedøtre

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SCMP19 May, 01:49Latest update

Singapore sentences man to 18 years’ jail for repeatedly raping younger sister

Story evolution

The initial narrative focused solely on Peruničić's sentencing, which later expanded to include the defense's response and the involvement of other individuals.

Initial Sentencing ReportsMay 18 afternoon

Multiple outlets reported the initial sentencing of Dejan Peruničić to five years in prison for illegal wiretapping.

Defense Reaction and Additional DetailsMay 18 late afternoon

Further reports emerged detailing the defense's intention to appeal and mentioning the conviction of a co-defendant.

Former Montenegro Security Chief Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Singapore sentences man to 18 years’ jail for repeatedly raping younger sister

District Court hands man 18-year sentence for murder

Coverage Timeline

Jedno od najpoznatijih ljetovališta na Jadranu ponovno se otvara nakon pet godina

District Court hands man 18-year sentence for murder

Bivši šef ANB-a Dejan Peruničić osuđen na pet godina zatvora

Prozess um Schüsse auf Handwerker: Zwölf Jahre Haft für Wiener

Adwokat skazany za oszustwa

Bivši šef Agencije za nacionalnu bezbednost Crne Gore osuđen na pet godina zatvora

Bivši šef crnogorske Agencije za nacionalnu bezbednost osuđen na pet godina zatvora

Odbrana najavljuje žalbu na presudu Peruničiću

Nice : sept ans de prison pour un chauffard sous protoxyde d'azote ayant tué un pompier

Mann dømt til 19 års fengsel for overgrep mot stedøtre

Singapore sentences man to 18 years’ jail for repeatedly raping younger sister

Story evolution

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