Shant Harutyunyan transferred to psychiatric hospital
Shant Harutyunyan, accused of the "Case of Seven" was transferred from the "Vardashen" penitentiary to the Nubarashen psychiatric hospital this morning.
The information was confirmed by press speaker for the Head of the Penitentiary Department of the Ministry of Justice Arsen Babayan. He informed that Shant Harutyunyan was taken to the psychiatric hospital for forensic psychiatric examination and the decision was made by the court.
As to how many days Shant Harutyunyan will stay in the hospital remains unknown. Arsen Babayan told "A1+" that it depends on how much time is needed for the examination.
Let us remind that Shant Harutyunyan is charged with the indications stated in articles 225 and 300 of the RA Criminal Code, including "organizing mass disorder with murder" and "state usurpation". The judge has quashed his case until the end of the forensic examination.
