BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 10. The court
hearing in the criminal case against Ruben Vardanyan, a citizen of
Armenia accused under articles of the Criminal Code of the Republic
of Azerbaijan related to crimes against peace and humanity, war
crimes, as well as terrorism, financing of terrorism, and other
serious crimes, continues on February 10, Trend reports.
At the hearing held at the Baku Military Court, Rufat Mammadov,
head of the Cabinet of Ministers’ Office, spoke on behalf of the
state as a victim. He affirmed his agreement with all the facts and
evidence outlined in the indictment and urged the court to give
them full consideration.
Legal heirs of other victims, including Azad Karimov and Ogtay
Shikhaliyev, also addressed the court, urging that the accused be
sentenced to the maximum penalty of life imprisonment.
During the session, Vardanyan requested a meeting with his
defense attorney, Emil Babishov, which the court granted, prompting
a temporary recess.
The trial will resume after the adjournment.
The preliminary investigation of the criminal case against Ruben
Vardanyan, accused under articles concerning crimes against peace
and humanity, war crimes, terrorism, financing of terrorism, and
other offenses, was conducted by the State Security Service of the
Republic of Azerbaijan.
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