Social Security Service ex-chief’s lawyer refuses to defend him

Social Security Service ex-chief’s lawyer refuses to defend him
October 16, 2012 - 15:58 AMT

PanARMENIAN.Net - Lawyer Tigran Atanesyan won’t be defending the former head of Armenia’s Social Security Service, Vazgen Khachikyan.

At a news conference in Yerevan, the lawyer citied lack of time and a tight schedule behind his decision.

Earlier, Khachikyan was charged with misuse and embezzlement of major sums, as well as abuse of office.

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