BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 10. The court proceedings in the criminal case against Armenian citizen Ruben Vardanyan, charged 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 grave crimes, continues February 10, Trend reports.
During the court proceedings held at the Baku Military Court, Rufat Mammadov, Head of the Cabinet of Ministers Executive Office, spoke on behalf of the Azerbaijani state as the victim. He stipulated to the facts and evidence set forth in the indictment, requesting that the court acknowledge his full admission of the prosecution's case.
Then, the legal heirs of the victims - Azad Karimov, Ogtay Shikhaliyev and others provided statements, requesting the court to sentence the accused to the most severe punishment - life imprisonment.
Accused Ruben Vardanyan addressed the court to request a consultation with his defense attorney Emil Babishov. The court granted the motion and adjourned to allow the meeting to take place.
The trial will resume after the adjournment.
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