The judge in the case of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Garegin II
The judge in the case of the Catholicos of All Armenians, Garegin II, withdrew from the case, reported lawyer Ara Zogryan.
Consensus
- The judge in the case involving Catholicos Garegin II of the Armenian Apostolic Church recused himself.
- The judge's recusal was based on a prior professional relationship with defense attorney Ara Zograbyan.
- Ara Zograbyan, the defense attorney, confirmed the judge's self-recusal.
- The criminal case against Garegin II was initiated by the Armenian prosecutor's office on February 14.
- The case involves allegations of obstructing the execution of a court decision.
- The case was referred to court on July 29.
- Protests are ongoing outside the courthouse, involving opposition parties, clergy, and believers.
Points of divergence
- Prime Minister Pashinian has openly campaigned for the removal of Garegin II from his lifetime position as head of the Armenian Apostolic Church. — tg_tass_agency
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Armenia, the judge in the case of Garegin II withdrew from the case — Вести
- The judge in the case of Catholicos of All Armenians Garegin II withdrew from the case, reported lawyer Ara Zograbian. — ТАСС (Telegram)
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