Tirana Appeals Court Upholds 16-Year Prison Sentence for Mario Perlleshaj in Martin Cani Murder Case

 The Appeals Court has upheld the 16-year prison sentence imposed on Mario Perlleshaj, the juvenile convicted of the murder of Martin Cani, confirming the ruling issued by the lower court.

 Martin Cani

In June, the Appeals Court reopened part of the investigation and ordered new psychological evaluations for both the defendant and the second minor who was injured during the violent altercation involving several youths.

After reviewing the additional evidence and expert reports, the court decided to leave the original verdict unchanged, affirming the 16-year prison sentence.

In December 2025, the juvenile defendant was found guilty of aggravated murder in connection with the killing of Martin Cani, as well as attempted aggravated murder for seriously injuring another minor during the same incident.

The Appeals Court's decision confirms the lower court's ruling, maintaining the conviction and sentence in one of Albania's most high-profile juvenile crime cases.

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