Ivan Kalibatev

Ivan Kalibatev is a judge at the District Court in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Recently, he gained notoriety when he faced threats and verbal abuse during a courtroom session addressing a case involving animal cruelty. The case centered around a dog named Mausi, which had been taken from its owner due to reported violence. The courtroom incident escalated into chaos, leading to accusations against Kalibatev regarding his impartiality. Following the incident, he received numerous threats, prompting the Judicial Council of Bulgaria to issue a statement defending his independence and condemning the aggression exhibited in the courtroom.