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Will Vladimir Putin be called as a witness in the Khodorkovsky trial?
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Background: "I suggest that the trial should be stopped. I think that that would be the most beneficial outcome for the country and legally justified," he said in his first comments on proceedings at Moscow's Khamovniki district court. "I consider this trial to be senseless from the legal point of view."
Russia's ex-richest man Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Tuesday said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin should testify at his latest trial, where the tycoon risks being handed an additional two-decade jail term.
The former head of the Yukos oil company is already serving an eight-year sentence for fraud and tax evasion, and opposition media have in recent days asked stern questions over the authorities' rationale for a second trial.
Khodorkovsky said Putin, who was Russia's president at the time of his arrest in 2003, should give evidence as a witness since the pair had met during his time as Yukos chief executive.
"It is important that Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is called as a witness because I personally gave reports to him over the questions of where the income (of Yukos) went."
Will Putin be called as a witness in this trial?
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Russia's ex-richest man Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Tuesday said Prime Minister Vladimir Putin should testify at his latest trial, where the tycoon risks being handed an additional two-decade jail term.
The former head of the Yukos oil company is already serving an eight-year sentence for fraud and tax evasion, and opposition media have in recent days asked stern questions over the authorities' rationale for a second trial.
Khodorkovsky said Putin, who was Russia's president at the time of his arrest in 2003, should give evidence as a witness since the pair had met during his time as Yukos chief executive.
"It is important that Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is called as a witness because I personally gave reports to him over the questions of where the income (of Yukos) went."
Will Putin be called as a witness in this trial?
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Settlement details:As reported by a major mainstream news source. Suspension adjustable. Settlement on Putin making a testimonial in court or judgment by the court, whichever comes first.
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Initial likelihoods: Yes, and Putin makes a testimonial in court: 20%, Yes, but without Putin personally in court: 20%, No: 60%
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Unsuspended Sat 24th Oct 5:04am PST by bayoubear: The trial continues and Putin has not been called, although it is speculated that his name is on the list of witnesses that may testify. Opening the question up for another two weeks to give it another chance for a clear settlement.
bayoubear: The trial continues and Putin has not been called, although it is speculated that his name is on the list of witnesses that may testify. Opening the question up for another two weeks to give it another chance for a clear settlement.
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score: 10
Wall Street Journal Online 28 weeks ago
ago in Russia but the modern-day Putinist variety continues to lock away political opponents in Siberia. Under then-President Vladimir Putin, Yukos CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky was arrested at gunpoint in 2003, tried on dubious charges of tax evasion and
score: 10
St. Petersburg Times Russia 29 weeks ago
MOSCOW ? Kremlin opponent Garry Kasparov attended the trial of onetime billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Wednesday, getting in a brief, heated exchange with one of the Russian prosecutors during a recess. The impromptu debate took place a few feet
score: 10
Globe Investor 29 weeks ago
prosecutors. Spectators gawked and whispered when Mr. Kasparov sat on a front bench in the courtroom where Mikhail Khodorkovsky, once Russia's richest man, is being tried on charges he embezzled billions of dollars while he was the chief of the Yukos Oil
score: 10
NewsMax.com 29 weeks ago
Kremlin opponent Garry Kasparov attended the trial of onetime billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Wednesday, getting in a brief, heated exchange with one of the Russian prosecutors during a recess. The impromptu debate took place a few feet from the
score: 10
Washington Post 29 weeks ago
MOSCOW -- Kremlin opponent Garry Kasparov attended the trial of onetime billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky on Wednesday, getting in a brief, heated exchange with one of the Russian prosecutors during a recess. The impromptu debate took place a few feet
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Khodorkovsky accused them of violating his rights as a defendant, claiming they have bent the law to suit their purposes and sought to keep out evidence that could help exonerate him. Shokhin, who was lead prosecutor in Khodorkovsky's first trial, denied Khodorkovsky's claims and accused him of deliberately misconstruing his remarks.
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jzc8w-botYyhdaNpYDuIAZOxncNQD979QN580
http://www.khodorkovskycenter.com/current-trials-legal-status
Thanks Kruijs
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