Swiss Politician Sanija Ameti Handed Suspended Sentence For Shooting At Jesus Image

2026-01-28 02:09:23

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The co-president of Operation Libero, Sanija Ameti, has received a suspended fine after a Zurich court found her guilty of violating freedom of religion and belief. Select your language

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The case centred on an incident in 2024, when she fired shots at a religious image and later shared photos of it online.

+ Swiss politician resigns after firing shots at Jesus picture

At the end of the hearing on Wednesday, Zurich District Court handed the former Zurich Liberal Green Party parliamentarian a suspended sentence of 60 daily fines of CHF50 ($65) each. The 34‐year‐old defendant declined to speak throughout the proceedings.

Her lawyer had called for her to be acquitted, while the prosecutor sought a suspended 100 daily fines of CHF100 each and a CHF2,500 fine.

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Ameti is a member of Zurich's city council. She was elected for the Liberal Green Party, but quit the party after it launched expulsion proceedings over the alleged offences. She is not seeking re‐election in the municipal vote on March 8.

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