Bishkek court to rehear journalist Tazhibek kyzy case on August 25
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The Leninsky District Court in Bishkek will rehear the criminal case against journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy on August 25. Her lawyer Akynbek Nogoev confirmed the date to Azattyk. Earlier motions to suspend or fully close the case were rejected.
Key Facts
- The rehearing is scheduled for August 25 at the Leninsky District Court in Bishkek.
- Lawyer Akynbek Nogoev confirmed the date to Azattyk.
- Motions to suspend or fully close the case were rejected earlier.
- On March 23, the Leninsky District Court reviewed the case due to newly discovered circumstances and released Tazhibek kyzy on her own recognizance.
- Before that, she was held in women's correctional colony No. 2 in Stepnoye village, Chui region.
Rehearing Details
The Leninsky District Court in Bishkek will rehear the criminal case against journalist Makhabat Tazhibek kyzy on August 25. Her lawyer Akynbek Nogoev confirmed the date to Azattyk. Earlier motions to suspend the case or close it entirely were rejected.
Case Background
On March 23, the Leninsky District Court reviewed the case due to newly discovered circumstances and released Tazhibek kyzy on her own recognizance. Before that, she was held in women's correctional colony No. 2 in Stepnoye village, Chui region.
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Bishkek court to rehear journalist Tazhibek kyzy case on August 25
