Valery Permyakov’s trial is underway in Gyumri
The trial of Russian serviceman Valery Permyakov accused of killing the Avetisyan family is underway in Gyumri. As “Armenpress” reports, the session is under the proceeding of Shirak District Court of First Instance Judge Harutyun Movsesyan.
13:17 Successor of Avetisyans' family members, attorney Lusine Sahakyan joined the petition of lawyer Artus Sakunts on
transferring the trial to Shirak Regional Court of First Instance. She added that Permyakov’s rights are also violated in the
territory of military base as the latter is in the cage which is contrary to all European standards. Sahakyan also mentioned
that by the inconvenience of the conditions in the territory of the military base journalists as well as judge’s work is
distorted taking into account the so-called inconvenience of conference room.
12:45 Trial over Permyakov’s case launched 25 minutes late. This time he was brought to the courtroom by Armenian bailiffs and
policemen. When Permyakov was brought into the courtroom, Avetisyans’ relatives tried to attack him but bailiffs and policemen managed to keep them back.