Verdict to be appealed
Advocate Hovik Arsenian is going to appeal the verdict announced on the case of jailed opposition MP Sasun Mikaelian.
"Sasun Mikaelian wasn't granted pardon. The authorities had better free Sasun Mikaelian as they have made a political decision by releasing the others." Hovik Arsenian said to A1+.
Asked why the Court brought such a tough verdict against Sasun Mikaelian, Hovik Arsenian said: "During the detention on March 12, 2008, Sasun told them where the weapons were kept but as his words weren't documented this toughest article was ascribed to him. Part 5 of the disputed article reads that the defendant is relieved of the criminal responsibility if he willingly hands over his weapons. As a result of their ignorance today Sasun is imprisoned. They even ignored the presumption of innocence."
"How they can treat a national hero like Sasun Mikaelian so cruelly! He has committed no crime and breached no law. Sasun is the most honest person who cannot be found guilty of any crime. He will be acquitted anyway. I feel disgust towards this farce," said Alexander Arzumanian who was released today.
"The authorities still long for revenge and continue their range of machinations. We shall do our best to release our jailed friends," said Suren Sirunian who was also released today.
