  Blogger jailed in Azerbaijan may be released before his term ends July 27, 2017 - 18:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Blogger Alexander Lapshin, a holder of a citizenship of Ukraine, Russia and Israel convicted in Baku last week, may be released before the expiry of his term of imprisonment, Azerbaijani media report. The Baku Court on Grave Crimes sentenced last week Lapshin to three years of imprisonment on charges of his visits to Nagorno Karabakh. Lawyer Eduard Chernin said after a meeting with his client on July 27 that procedurally Lapshin’s period of detention is counted from the time of his arrest in Minsk with further extradition, because the legislation envisages that the term of imprisonment includes the time of detention of a person in custody pending trial. “In addition, he can submit an appeal and if it is granted, he may be released before the end of the three years specified in the sentence,” said the lawyer. A day earlier, blogger Lapshin met with representatives of the Israeli Embassy in Azerbaijan and requested his extradition to Israel. Chernin said that after the verdict against Lapshin will come into force in the second decade of August, it will be possible to consider blogger’s extradition to Israel. “Israel should make a relevant appeal to Azerbaijan’s Justice Ministry, so that to consider his extradition,” said Chernin. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Erdogan wants “realistic road map” for relations with Armenia  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for a “new realistic road map” for relations with Armenia.Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements.Yerevan says did not expect CSTO in peacekeeping role Pashinyan has declared that the CSTO would be expected to come to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border as an ally of ArmeniaHenrikh Mkhitaryan wins Serie A title with Inter Inter Milan midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan admits that the team have long been imagining clinching Serie A against AC Milan. |
