SEROP DER-BOGHOSSIAN "SEX" TRIAL OFF TO ROCKY START
Larisa Paremuzyan
hetq
July 6, 2011
American-Armenian businessman Serop Der-Boghossian refused to enter
the Lori Regional Court in the presence of reporters today at the
start of his trial. Der-Boghossian is charged with engaging in
"involuntary sexual activities" with minors.
His attorney successfully petitioned the court to have the journalists
removed.
Prosecuting attorneys Aram Amirzadyan and Hovsep Sargsyan promised this
reporter that an explanation of what transpired would be forthcoming.
The trial was later postponed to July 21 so that attorneys could
familiarize themselves with the case materials.
Larisa Paremuzyan
hetq
July 6, 2011
American-Armenian businessman Serop Der-Boghossian refused to enter
the Lori Regional Court in the presence of reporters today at the
start of his trial. Der-Boghossian is charged with engaging in
"involuntary sexual activities" with minors.
His attorney successfully petitioned the court to have the journalists
removed.
Prosecuting attorneys Aram Amirzadyan and Hovsep Sargsyan promised this
reporter that an explanation of what transpired would be forthcoming.
The trial was later postponed to July 21 so that attorneys could
familiarize themselves with the case materials.