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Switzerland: Politician Used Image of Madonna and Child as Target – Court Fined Her

Published January 28, 2026, 21:06
Switzerland: Politician Used Image of Madonna and Child as Target – Court Fined Her

A Swiss politician, Sania Ammeti, was fined by a court for posting photos on Instagram showing her using an image of the Madonna and Child as a target for air gun practice. The court imposed a fine of 500 Swiss francs (544 euros) and a monetary penalty of 3,000 Swiss francs suspended for two years. Her act sparked outrage, and Ammeti resigned from the Green Liberal Party (GLP). The defense attempted to justify her actions, citing childhood trauma due to the death of her brother in the Bosnian War, but failed to secure her acquittal.