COMMANDER APPEARED IN COURTROOM IN HANDCUFFS
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Today the RoA Appellate Court heard the case of Husik Baghdasarian, commander of a Masis regiment. Husik Baghdasarian has been sentenced to a three-year imprisonment by a Masis Court. He is charged with carrying illegal weapon / Article 235, Penal Code/. Today the RoA Appellate court heard Baghdasarian's appeal against the court decision. Husik Baghdasarian was taken to the courtroom in handcuffs.
“Why have you chained Husik? Shame on you! How dare you chain an Armenian hero?” cried out indignant people.
“The charges brought against Baghdasarian are groundless. He is accused of carrying 16 fowling-pieces,” said barrister Vardan Zurnachian.
Vardan Zurnachian is surprised that while bringing in a verdict the judge didn't pay attention to a few extenuating circumstances. Husik has an underage child. Besides, he has performed significant services to the country which might assuage the punishment.
The barrister voiced surprise that during a similar court sitting the defendant was sentenced to a 1.5 years' imprisonment.
During today's court sitting he filed a few petitions concerning the conduct of a new investigation, but they were all rejected.
Upon the request of Vardan Zurnachian the court sitting was delayed till May 8.
IN DEFENCE OF HUSIK BAGHDASARIAN
Today some dozens of Armenian citizens held a protest action in front of the Appellate Court. They stretched out their fists for an hour shouting, “Free Husik Baghdasarian,” “Now,” “Freedom” etc. The protesters were also signing patriotic songs.
“Husik has been “chased” after he voiced support for Ter-Petrossian. During a February search in our flat Husik handed over his legal arms with cartridges. While now they say those are not fowling-pieces,” said Husik's wife Mariam Baghdasarian. “The police have looked in twice over the past four years but they haven't protocolled any weapon. Therefore, I think Husik's arrest is politically motivated. He participated in all rallies, sit-down strikes and was Ter-Petrossian's proxy in Masis. My husband is a political prisoner.”
We all know well that all these people are tried for their political dissent. Shame on the authorities! We live in an autocratic country,” added Armenian civilian Roza.
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