The trial chamber of the district court of Doboj has rejected the charges against Jovisa Kovacevic, who was charged with crimes against prisoners of war in the territory of Modrica.

The district prosecution in Doboj decided to discontinue the criminal prosecution of Jovisa Kovacevic. Kovacevic is suspected of war crimes in Modrica.

Jovisa Kovacevic, charged with committing war crimes in the Modrica area, testified in his own defense today at the district court in Doboj.

A witness at the Jovisa Kovacevic trial said the defendant verbally and physically abused him during his detainment in Modrica.