On August 19, the court session in the main trial of the so-called…
On August 19, the court session in the main trial of the so-called 'Baymak case' will continue at the Orenburg Regional Court. The court will resume the arguments of the parties in the trial against so-called 'organizers of mass disturbances' in Baymak.
Consensus
- The court proceedings in the 'Baymak case' resumed on August 19 at the Orenburg Regional Court.
- Six defendants are being sought to be sentenced to 15 years in prison each by the prosecution.
- Four additional defendants are being sought to be sentenced to 14 years in prison each.
- The next court session will include statements from the defendants and their defense attorneys.
- No defendant admitted guilt during the trial.
- Experts interviewed believe that the investigation and prosecution failed to prove the activists' guilt in organizing mass disturbances.
- There is no evidence of intercepted phone calls or messages, nor video evidence showing the defendants inciting violence with phrases like 'Press on,' 'Push,' 'Don't let the police through,' 'Hit them, throw stones,' or 'Hit the cops.'
- The claims that the defendants made such incitement were made only by law enforcement officials interviewed during the investigation, according to experts.
Coverage (3 sources)
- No one admitted guilt. Hearings in the main trial of the "Baymak case" will continue at the court in Orenburg — Север.Реалии
- No one admitted guilt. Hearings in the main trial of the "Baymak case" will continue at the court in Orenburg — Сибирь.Реалии
- No one admitted guilt. Hearings in the main trial of the "Baymak case" will continue at the court in Orenburg — Idel.Реалии