A protest advocating for media freedom took place at the Seimas on the evening of April 8th, drawing demonstrators who gathered under the slogan, “Take your hands off the free speech! We will not give in.” The protesters voiced opposition to proposed amendments related to the LRT, demanding that lawmakers withdraw proposals they believed compromised media freedom. During the demonstration, journalist R.
Miliūtė was observed making a gesture toward the parliamentary side, specifically showing her middle finger. Following this incident, the Administrative Offences Section of the Vilnius County Police Department issued a fine of 15 euros to R. Miliūtė.
However, Miliūtė disputed the penalty. She formally appealed the decision, which initiated a review of the matter. According to reports, following her appeal, the entire administrative offence case was ultimately closed.
This outcome signifies that the initial penalty levied by the police department was rescinded after the appeal process concluded. The details of the fine and the subsequent legal closure were reported by the publication on the portal.
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