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 Wednesday, August 6 2025 15:49
Alexandr Avanesov

Armen Ashotyan`s trial is expected to be lengthy - lawyer

Armen Ashotyan`s trial is expected to be lengthy - lawyer

ArmInfo.  The trial of Armen Ashotyan, former Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of  Armenia and Vice-Chairman of the Republican Party of Armenia, is  expected to be lengthy, as stated by lawyer Ruben Melikyan in an  interview with journalists on August 6.

According to him, the process of witness testimonies will be  completed within the next 1-1.5 months, with three witnesses  remaining. Following this,  a prolonged period of presenting evidence  by the defense will begin, requiring several months of work. The  lawyer noted that the defense views the use of administrative  supervision  as  a form of semi-house arrest  for Ashotyan. According  to him,  transitioning from after house arrest to administrative  supervision can be seen as a positive development.  

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