Feb 12 • 05:16 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania 15min

The court will announce the verdict for Irma Gajauskaitė accused of organizing riots

Irma Gajauskaitė, accused of organizing riots and assaulting her brother, faces a verdict soon after being previously charged with antisemitism online.

Irma Gajauskaitė is currently awaiting a verdict from the court regarding charges of organizing riots and inciting violence against Jews on social media. Her case has drawn attention due to her previous involvement in an altercation with her brother last December, where she physically assaulted him during a home renovation dispute. Despite settling that situation, new allegations resurfaced, leading to her renewed scrutiny under the law.

During her court proceedings, Gajauskaitė displayed disruptive behavior, necessitating her removal from the courtroom by the presiding judge due to constant yelling and disrespectful conduct. Furthermore, her case is compounded by allegations of antisemitic rhetoric she allegedly promoted online, particularly concerning Israel and Jewish individuals. This has not only raised concerns within her community but also signals broader implications regarding hate speech and its consequences in Lithuania.

As a former parliamentary candidate, Gajauskaitė's actions and subsequent legal troubles have sparked significant media coverage and public discourse surrounding antisemitism and political accountability in Lithuania. The outcome of her trial could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future, reflecting the society's stance on hate-related offenses and their impact on community relations.

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