The trial of Ephraim moved from Kiev to Luhansk region
The trial of Ephraim moved from Kiev to Luhansk region
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Protection policy insists that the case was heard in the capital.
Judicial session on business eks-the head of fraction of Party of regions Alexander Efremov moved to Starobelsk district court in Luhansk region. This decision was made by the Appellate court of Luhansk region.
As informs TV channel “112 Ukraine”, Ephraim in the courtroom today was not only attended by his lawyers. The defense said he believes the groundless transfer of the case in a court of Lugansk region, and insists that the case was heard in the capital, because that is where the pre-trial investigation body.
Earlier, the court extended the stay of Ephraim in custody until 22 January 2017. He is accused of financing the so-called “LNR”, the violation of the territorial integrity of Ukraine and theft of property “Luganskugol”. January 4, Ephraim was handed the indictment.