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Photojournalist is ill
The trial of photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan has been adjourned because of the latter's poor health.
Defendant Gagik Shamshyan and Lawyer Hovik Arsenyan were to make a defence speech during today's court hearing.
Gagik Shamshyan is charged under Article 343 of the Armenian Criminal Code (contempt of court). Prosecutor Levon Charkhifalakyan has demanded the court to impose a fine of 500.000 drams on the photojournalist.
The next court hearing is scheduled for April 17, 9.30.
