Attorneys Appeal Court’s Ruling to Remand MP Manvel Krikorian in Custody to Court of Cassation

The attorneys of MP Manvel Krikorian have submitted an appeal to the Court of Cassation against the 1st instance court’s ruling to remand Krikorian in custody, attorney Arsen Mgrdchian told Armenpress.

“We have repeatedly stated both at the 1st instance court and the Court of Appeals that Manvel Krikorian’s life is in danger, but the courts made illegal decisions”, he said.

He added that Krikorian suffers cancer, as well as other diseases.

Asked whether a medical examination has been carried out, the attorney said it’s in process.

MP Manvel Krikorian has been charged for illegal possession of firearms and embezzlement. He is remanded into custody for two months.  

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunian