Swiss politician who shot at image of Jesus is handed suspended sentence

The co-president of Operation Libero, Sanija Ameti, has received a suspended fine after a Zurich court found her guilty of violating freedom of religion and belief. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The case centred on an incident in 2024, when she fired shots at a religious image and later shared photos of it online. + Swiss politician resigns after firing shots at Jesus picture At the end of the hearing on Wednesday, Zurich District Court handed the former Zurich Liberal Green Party parliamentarian a suspended sentence of 60 daily fines of CHF50 ($65) each. The 34‑year‑old defendant declined to speak throughout the proceedings. Her lawyer had called for her to be acquitted, while the prosecutor sought a suspended 100 daily fines of CHF100 each and a CHF2,500 fine. + Liberal Green party members criticise handling of Ameti affair Ameti is a member of Zurich’s city council. She was elected for the Liberal Green Party, but quit the party after it launched ...