Avaz Zeynalli’s appeal was not satisfied
The prosecutor’s office considered that his release would hinder the investigation
On January 5 Baku The head of “Khural TV” internet television in the Court of Appeal Instead of Zeynalli about imprisonment the appeal against the decision to extend the duration of the preventive measure was reviewed. On December 29, the Binagadi District Court provided the prosecution’s presentation, Instead of Zeynalli for the period of investigation about imprisonment extended the duration of the preventive measure by another three months (until April 8). An appeal was filed against that decision.
To the complaint Baku It was heard under the chairmanship of the judge of the Court of Appeal, Habil Mammadov. Held indoors court at the meeting Instead of Zeynalli he himself participated. By order imprisonment The head of “Khural TV” who emphasized that there is no crime said that he did not commit.
His lawyer, Rashad Aliyev, said that there is no reason to choose preventive measures against Avaz Zeynalli. According to the lawyer, the investigation can be carried out by choosing an alternative preventive measure on the person whose rights he defends. Rashad Aliyev is sure that the release of Avaz Zeynalli will not affect the course of the investigation.
However, the representative of the prosecutor’s office, who participated in the trial, did not agree with this and asked for Zeynalli’s release from prison instead protest did. He said that his release may hinder the progress of the investigation.
The appellate court did not satisfy the appeal – the decision of the Binagadi District Court was upheld.
Avaz Zeynalli, who is currently detained in the detention center of the State Security Service, was released on September 10in A crime 311.3.3 of the Code (a large amount a bribe apple) was arrested. On September 21 against him A crime A new charge was announced under Article 312-1.1 (illegal influence on the decision of an official – influence peddling) of the Code.
Bribery The accused is the former head of the “Baku Steel Company” LLC – steelmaking plant Rasim It is related to Mammadov. The head of Khural TV has been in prison since January 2021 Rasim In order not to spread materials against Mammadov’s family 20 He is accused of receiving a thousand manat money.
Avaz Zeynalli does not accept any of the charges brought against him. He says that he was arrested on a warrant. According to the head of Khural TV, such scenarios are being created to punish him for his journalistic activities and criticism.
September 10along with Avaz Zeynalli, attorney Elchin Sadigov was also arrested for the same criminal case. he Rasim He was Mammadov’s lawyer. Elchin Sadigov accused of brokering a bribe.
Elchin Sadigov on September 17 Baku He was released under house arrest by the decision of the Court of Appeal.
Elchin Sadigov also pleads not guilty, he attributes his arrest to his professional activities. According to him, the real reason for his arrest was publicpolitical is to defend the rights of activists.