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Slovak Court Sentences Shooter to 21 Years for Fico Attack
10/22/2025
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- A Slovak court sentenced Juraj Cintula (the defendant) to 21 years for terrorism after he shot Prime Minister Robert Fico in May 2024.
- Cintula fired five shots from close range, injuring Prime Minister Robert Fico.
- Cintula said his aim was to harm Fico's health over his pro-Russia policies.
- Fico has faced health issues since the attack.
- Fico attributes the incident to a hostile political climate fostered by the liberal opposition.
