Bokāne posts emotional anniversary message to jailed Endziņš

Sindija Bokāne has published an emotional post on Instagram addressed to her partner Niks Endziņš, as 31 October marks one year since their relationship began. The couple are spending the day apart because Endziņš is currently in custody following a court ruling in a criminal case.

Bokāne opens the post with the words: "Today is our 1st anniversary." She admits that both long for each other very much and says she would have liked to mark the day together, with kind words and embraces. Looking back on their time together, she stresses that every moment in the relationship has been worth it.

She expresses hope that the relationship will enter a happy new stage despite the difficulties that must be overcome. Bokāne promises to stand by her partner in both good times and hard ones, and says she believes the couple will soon be together again.

What happened in court

On 6 October, the Riga District Court sentenced Endziņš to three years, 11 months and 28 days in prison, along with one year and six months of probation supervision. He was taken into custody in the courtroom after the verdict was announced.

The criminal case concerns the illegal acquisition and possession of narcotic substances in a large quantity with intent to sell. Endziņš did not plead guilty and had previously said he was confident he could prove his innocence. The ruling can still be appealed.

After his arrest, Endziņš was taken to hospital, where appendicitis was diagnosed. He later returned to detention.