Editorial status: Awaiting verificationDrafted from the cited sources; not yet fully reviewed by the editors.
Procedural status
From investigation to final decision. Where does the case stand today?
Stage 3 of 6: Trial
- Investigation
- Indictment
- Trial
- First instance
- Appeal
- Final
Stage
Stage 3 of 6: Trial
Trial ongoing
The trial has begun; there is no judgment.
There is no judgment yet.
Appeal status:There is no judgment yet.
A judgment concerning individuals is not automatically a judgment against a people, a war, or every member of an organization.
Outcome for each accused
No decision yet(5)
Detained in case KSC-BC-2020-06 during the charged period
Outcome:No judgment yet
Not applicableBashkim Smakaj
Per the indictment, former director of the Kosovo Intelligence Agency
Outcome:No judgment yet
Not applicableIsni Kilaj
Per the indictment, former KLA member in Malishevë
Outcome:No judgment yet
Not applicableFadil Fazliu
Per the indictment, KLA veteran
Outcome:No judgment yet
Not applicableHajredin Kuçi
Per the indictment, member of Kadri Veseli's defence team during the charged period
Outcome:No judgment yet
Not applicable
Charges and alleged conduct
According to the indictment, from April to November 2023, during detention visits, Thaçi gave the others confidential information about prosecution witnesses and instructed them to influence their testimony. All accused have pleaded not guilty.
Period covered by the charges:At least 12 April – 2 November 2023
Charges
- Attempted obstruction of official persons
- Violating the secrecy of proceedings
- Contempt of court
Procedural history
The indictment is confirmed.
The indictment is made public.
The trial opens before the Single Trial Judge.
Closing statements, 10–14 September 2026; all defence teams sought acquittal.
Last verified:
Verification note:The trial concluded with closing statements on 14 September 2026; judgment is pending. The count numbering per accused should be verified against the public indictment.
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