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Verdict in 'Case 75' Not Coordinated with White House, Claims Former Speaker

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Former Jogorku Kenesh speaker Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu claims the verdict in the "Case 75" was not coordinated with the White House.
  • He expressed hope that the Bishkek City Court would issue a lawful decision during the appeal process.
  • The case involves accusations of attempting to seize power, with Turgunbek uulu, Kamchybek Tashiev, and Kurmanul Zulyshev previously sentenced to four years in prison with probation.

Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu, former speaker of the Jogorku Kenesh, asserted that the initial verdict in the "Case 75" was not sanctioned by the White House. Speaking to journalists at the Bishkek City Court, where appeals were being heard, Turgunbek uulu voiced his expectation for a lawful ruling from the appellate court.

"You all saw, the verdict was read openly. Since we did not agree with this decision, we filed an appeal with the city court," Turgunbek uulu stated. He added that the mode of the future proceedings, whether open or closed, was no longer a matter of principle for him.

You all saw, the verdict was read openly. Since we did not agree with this decision, we filed an appeal with the city court.

— Nurlanbek Turgunbek uuluExplaining the appeal process after the initial verdict in the 'Case 75'.

Meanwhile, lawyer Ikramidin Aitkulov, representing Kamchybek Tashiev, declared that the defense seeks not only an acquittal for his client but also an assessment of alleged violations by state prosecutors and the first-instance court. Aitkulov indicated that the defense had concerns regarding the commencement of the proceedings at the Bishkek City Court as well, hinting at specific violations he would later detail.

In early July, the Pervomaisky District Court sentenced Kamchybek Tashiev, Kurmanul Zulyshev, and Nurlanbek Turgunbek uulu to four years imprisonment with property confiscation, applying a three-year probationary supervision. They were found guilty of attempting to seize power, though acquitted on charges of abuse of official position. Probationary supervision was also applied to other individuals involved in "Case 75."

Unfortunately, the second instance court also started with certain violations. I will say later what they are.

— Ikramidin AitkulovExpressing concerns about procedural irregularities at the beginning of the appeal hearing.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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