Lawyer Exposes Police Misconduct in Belgrade Student Arrests

Belgrade Student Arrests Spark Controversy: Lawyer Alleges Police Misconduct Belgrade, Serbia – The arrest of several students on June 7, 2025, has sparked controversy after lawyer Ivan Ninić alleged police misconduct. Ninić, speaking outside the Belgrade Prosecutor's Office, claimed police illegally accessed the students' phones and shared content with media outlets Pink and Informer. "They took a student's phone and extracted content without a court order," Ninić stated. "This created conditions for their stigmatization in the media." He further criticized the subsequent media portrayal of the students, arguing that it created a biased narrative. The allegations raise serious concerns about due process and the role of media in shaping public opinion. The Prosecutor's Office is currently investigating the matter. The incident highlights the ongoing debate about police conduct and media responsibility in Serbia. While the details of the student arrests remain unclear, Ninić's account underscores the need for transparency and accountability in law enforcement.