LatviaPublished: 22 September 2026 at 09:47

Riga court to continue reviewing drink-driving case against Janičenoks

The Riga Regional Court will hold a written-procedure hearing on Tuesday in the case of Kristaps Janičenoks, former executive director of the 2025 EuroBasket men's tournament, over driving under the influence.

The Riga Regional Court is set to continue reviewing a criminal case on Tuesday concerning driving under the influence of alcohol, in which Kristaps Janičenoks, former executive director of the 2025 EuroBasket men's basketball championship, stands accused.

The court confirmed to the LETA news agency that the case will be examined through a written procedure, meaning the parties submit their arguments and evidence to the court in writing rather than through an in-person hearing.

Further details about the circumstances of the alleged offense or the earlier stages of the proceedings have not been disclosed. The outcome will become known once the court issues its decision.

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