At the trial in the case of Parviz Hashimli

The trial in the case of a journalist of the newspaper "Bizim Yol" , human rights activist Parviz Hashimli and a citizen Tavakkul Gurbanov continued  in the Baku Serious Crimes Court.

According  to the wife of journalist, the wife of journalist Ilakha Hashimli, at today's court session  there were three witnesses who  gave testimonies in connection with Tawakkul Gurbanov. According to his wife,  thereare contradictions between the testimony of witnesses during the investigation.

"One of them, a witness  from Bilasuvar region, said  that he was sent to the court by the local executive power, giving  40 manat  for the road.  I do not remember the name of  the witness," said Ilakha Hashimli.

The next meeting will be held on April 14 at 10:30. Parviz Hashimli was arrested  on September 17, 2013 by the employees of  the National Security Ministry. In March  the term of arrested was extended for another three months. He is charged under the Article 206.3.2 (smuggling) and 228.2.1 (illegal possession of firearms.)

Journalist pleaded not guilty, saying that during the investigation he was made to give testimonies against a number of officials who allegedly financed the opposition. He also demanded to slander PFPA leader Ali Kerimli.-03B04-