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Zurich councilor indicted for shooting at Madonna and child poster

  • Swiss prosecutors have indicted Zurich city councilor Sanija Ameti for shooting a sport pistol at a Madonna and child auction poster and posting images on social media.
  • The indictment accuses Ameti of disturbing religious freedom, with a fine sought of 12,500 Swiss francs .
  • Following the incident, Ameti resigned from the local leadership of the Green-Liberal party and now appears as an independent.
  • Ameti stated she found the poster 'big enough' for a suitable target, apologizing later and removing the images from Instagram.
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The ORF's invitation policy is becoming bolder and acts as if one wants to mock the population. In a "Dialogue Forum" on ORF III, the left-wing radical activist Sanija Ameti (33) also had her appearance – the native Bosnian woman shot a picture of Saint Mary and the child of Jesus with a pistol. Now, the Zurich Public Prosecutor's Office is accusing Zurich of alleged interference with freedom of belief.

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Zurich councilor indicted for shooting at Madonna and child poster

Swiss prosecutors have indicted a Zurich city councilor for firing a pistol at a poster of a 14th-century Madonna and child painting.

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The politician and lawyer shot a picture of Mary, posted pictures of it and triggered a storm of indignation. Now she has been accused of disturbing the freedom of belief.

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The 33-year-old had come into criticism after shooting a picture of Jesus and Mary.

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20 Minuten broke the news in on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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