Slovak PM Fico's attacker sentenced to 21 years in prison

Juraj Cintula, a Slovak man, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for his attack on the country's prime minister, Robert Fico. Cintula was convicted of terrorism charges for firing five shots at close range at Fico in 2018. The attack, which took place in the capital city of Bratislava, was described as an attempt to assassinate the prime minister. The court found Cintula guilty of planning and carrying out the attack, which was motivated by his political views. The sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the threat it posed to the country's political stability and the safety of its elected leaders. The incident highlights the importance of safeguarding the democratic process and the need for robust security measures to protect public officials from such acts of violence. The verdict serves as a strong message that such attacks on the political establishment will not be tolerated and will be met with severe consequences.