In the court of Elbasan, the final conclusions of the lawyers are being given today for the event of April 21, 2021 in Elbasan where Pjerin Xhuvani was killed, an event that took place during an electoral campaign and was described as an event with political motives.
A week ago, the prosecution in its final conclusions demanded 25 years in prison for Arber Paplekaj, sticking to the charge at the start of the trial, "murder in qualifying circumstances". The decision will be given on 12.07.2023 at 13:00.
Papleka in the session : I passed the integrity test by American agencies when I was sent to Afghanistan. I was decorated by the Prime Minister for the anti-terrorist war. I have been with a gun in my belt for 10 years. 10 years I have been involved with criminal groups and I have never used it. After they insulted me, raped me and shot my friend with a bullet, tell me what I should do? I had no other way. I didn't want to kill that guy. I wasn't glad I killed that guy. I defended my life.
I faced my instincts. I am a former member of the special forces. And the first instinct I've been trained for is to react when my life or someone else's life is in danger. The moment he sees the gun, he reacts. Do you know Pavollov's dog theory? I did not act with my heart. I was a machine. I reacted as I have been trained for decades.
Paplekaj addresses the judge: I hope you will be right in your decision. You will be strong. You will maintain your principles and dignity. I'm not looking for justice. I only ask for the truth about a ridiculous accusation made against me by a prosecutor who asked to play the role of an expert, the role of a psychologist, but did not play her role of investigating the event.