Former Chief of Staff: Security is MEICO’s duty, not the Army’s Luan Hoxha asks for acquittal in court The prosecution requested 8 years in prison; lawyer Ibrahim Lahi: My client bears no responsibility. He was not in the office; the deputy chief of the Army General Staff was questioned about the price commission By KLODIANA LALA The former Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, former lieutenant general Luan Hoxha, accused of responsibility for the Gërdec tragedy, is seeking acquittal in court. His lawyer Ibrahim Lahi reminded that his client, Luan Hoxha, in his role as Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, carried out the duties imposed by law, and therefore should be declared innocent of the charge of abuse of office committed in cooperation. According to the lawyer, the prosecution has not managed to prove any specific violation of the law committed by Luan Hoxha, which would make him legally responsible. The prosecution requested a sentence of 8 years in prison for the former general and the deprivation of the right to hold state duties for 10 years. The lawyer stressed that the former chief of staff did not commit any unlawful act, and even received thanks for the work performed... Continues on pages 2-3