Ruse Beating Videos: Bulgarian Division Exposed
Summary of teh Incident & Legal Proceedings:
This text details the events surrounding an attack on a police chief, nikolay Kozhuharov, in Ruse, Bulgaria, and the subsequent legal proceedings against four young men. Here’s a breakdown:
The Incident (September 4th, around midnight):
Kozhuharov was walking with his wife and infant child when a speeding Mercedes CLK driven by Kiril Gochev nearly hit them and other pedestrians.
Georgi Dimitrov, a neighbor, asked the driver to slow down.
Gochev stopped the car and hit Dimitrov with the car door, followed by a group assault on Dimitrov.
kozhuharov identified himself as a police officer, but was met with defiance (“I am not who you are, I want my personal space”).
Kozhuharov was then physically assaulted by Julien Kyazimov and, critically, 15-year-old Stanislav A. Stanislav’s blow is believed to be the cause of Kozhuharov’s serious condition, requiring emergency surgery.
Three of the attackers were present when police arrived; stanislav initially fled but returned.The Arrests & Charges:
Four young men were arrested: Julien Kyazimov (18), Kiril Gochev (19), Viktor Ivanov (19), and Stanislav A. (15).
Initially, two were charged with hooliganism, and two with hooliganism and causing serious bodily harm.
The young men reportedly expressed remorse and a willingness to cooperate with authorities while in custody.Court Appearance (September 6th):
The four appeared in District Court.
The prosecutor’s office detailed the sequence of events,identifying Kiril Gochev as the driver and outlining the roles of each individual in the assault.
Stanislav A. (the 15-year-old) is identified as the one who delivered the blow that caused Kozhuharov’s severe injuries.
Additional Notes:
There is public and political pressure for information regarding the inquiry, including camera footage.
The 15-year-old Stanislav A. had a tough family situation.
* Georgi Dimitrov, the neighbor who initially confronted the driver, is also mentioned as a victim of the assault.