03/03/2020 14:32
Robert Kocharyan’s lawyer submits motion for judge Anna Danibekyan’s recusal
The court hearing of Robert Kocharyan and other former high-ranking officials’ case continued today at the Yerevan court of general jurisdiction chaired by judge Anna Danibekyan.
Armenia’s second president’s defense team lawyer Hayk Alumyan submitted motion for judge’s recusal.
Addressing the court, Alumyan stated that the current political authorities are interested in keeping Kocharyan in jail and does not hide this circumstance.
“Obviously you are the judge who must bring the wishes of the authorities to reality,” Alumyan stated, adding that Anna Danibekyan cannot continue the examination of the case.
“I declare recusal and submit motion for your recusal,” Alumyan stated.