Courtroom Violence in Albania Highlights Risks of Judicial Weakness and Disorder

In a shocking display of lawlessness, Judge Astrit Kalaja was murdered inside the Tirana appeals court by a defendant involved in his case. The attack, carried out by a 30-year-old suspect identified only as E. Sh., underscores the dangers posed by weak judicial infrastructure and poor enforcement of courtroom security—an alarming situation with clear lessons for America’s commitment to law and order.What Happens When Justice Is Delayed?This violent tragedy is not an isolated incident but rather a symptom of deeper systemic failures. Albania’s judiciary has been mired in dysfunction despite sweeping reforms backed by the European Union and the United...