Published on November 7, 2010
The Russian United Democratic Party YABLOKO
has been watching the trial of the second case of Mikhail
Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev with unflagging concern the.
The party insists that the prosecution has been selective
and therefore politically biased. The party urges the court
to demonstrate its independence, professionalism and civic
consciousness in making its verdict and not to take into account
the highly questionable arguments of the prosecution.
The party is calling the President and the Federal Assembly
without delay to consider a broad amnesty for those convicted
of economic crimes or accused of such crimes. Such a decision
would contribute to the civil peace in the country and will
amend the distorted reputation of the [Russian] judicial system.
YABLOKO expresses support of Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon
Lebedev.
See also:
Grigory
Yavlinsky: Mikhail Khodorkovsky is a victim of the state system.
Grigory Yavlinsky at Finam FM radio, November 3, 2010
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