Trial Listens to Witnesses for the Prosecution

Baku / 21.12.17 / Turan: At the trial of the cofounder of the Lancet Clinic, Professor, Surgeon Farman Jeyranli, the testimony of the prosecution witnesses has been heard in the Tbilisi City Court for a few days.

The surgeon"s daughter Lala Huseynli told Radio Azadlig that at the trial no one gave evidence against Farman Jeyranli, even witnesses for the prosecution. "There is also no nuance in the case materials against him," Lala Huseynli said. She stressed that the responsibility in this criminal case is in no way connected with Farman Jeyranli.

According to her, the necessary measures were taken to change the measure of restraint against Jeyranli. "Earlier there was the lawyers" appeal for the release of Farman Jeyranli on bail, but this appeal was not granted. The court decided that my father could influence the witnesses who should make statements in court," Lala Huseynli said.

According to her, the lawyers again applied for release on bail, since the interrogation of the witnesses in court is completed. That petition will be considered at the next hearing, which will be held on December 26.

It should be reminded that accusations have been made under the Article 247, paragraph 1 (concealing information threatening life and health), and Article 180 (3) (b), an attempt of mass fraud, against Jeyranli, who was arrested on May 22. Jeyranli said that the charges brought against him were contrived and had nothing to do with him. He stated that his arrest was of a contract nature, he did not bear any legal responsibility for the actions indicated in the official charge. The defense also called unfounded the charge against his client on fraud. -- 0-