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GEVORGYAN: LET VIDEOS PROVE THE CASE
By Siranuysh Gevorgyan
ArmeniaNow
07.02.12 | 15:16
Hayk Gevorgyan, a 45-year-old deputy editor and reporter for the
pro-opposition Haykakan Zhamanak (Armenian Time) daily, who has
recently been detained being accused of a hit and run and was released
on Monday, at a press conference on Tuesday refuted that he had hit
anyone while backing out of a parking lot. The journalist says he
was arrested because of his opposition-friendly reporting.
Gevorgyan was arrested on February 3 and was released on Monday after
the expiration of the 72-hour period for preliminary detention. He
has been ordered to stay in Armenia while the investigation is ongoing.
Gevorgyan who is known for his critical reporting against the
authorities, mainly writes about the economy, however recently he
published an article attacking RA Chief of Police Vladimir Gasparyan,
with a headline reading: "And God Said Vova". Many believe that
Gevorgyan's arrest is connected with this very article.
To prove Gevorgyan's guilt police released a video in which a
middle-aged man, identified as Ashot Frangulyan, tells how the
journalist hit him while backing out of a parking lot on January 13,
leaving him with a broken foot and a concussion. The man says the
journalist would not even respond to his calls for help, but instead
yelled at him and threatened to call police.
Gevorgyan stated on Tuesday that his car had not even touched
Frangulyan, adding that on the day of the incident Frangulyan held
his leg standing a few dozen centimeters from Gevorgyan's car and said
that his leg was aching, looking around in order to see who saw him.
Gevorgyan insists that the case has been "fabricated" and he swears
to see his innocence proven.
"I am sure that the Police have recorded video materials, and if my
car really touched that person then those videos would be broadcast
on H1 channel from morning till evening," Gevorgyan said, referring
to the state television.
By Siranuysh Gevorgyan
ArmeniaNow
07.02.12 | 15:16
Hayk Gevorgyan, a 45-year-old deputy editor and reporter for the
pro-opposition Haykakan Zhamanak (Armenian Time) daily, who has
recently been detained being accused of a hit and run and was released
on Monday, at a press conference on Tuesday refuted that he had hit
anyone while backing out of a parking lot. The journalist says he
was arrested because of his opposition-friendly reporting.
Gevorgyan was arrested on February 3 and was released on Monday after
the expiration of the 72-hour period for preliminary detention. He
has been ordered to stay in Armenia while the investigation is ongoing.
Gevorgyan who is known for his critical reporting against the
authorities, mainly writes about the economy, however recently he
published an article attacking RA Chief of Police Vladimir Gasparyan,
with a headline reading: "And God Said Vova". Many believe that
Gevorgyan's arrest is connected with this very article.
To prove Gevorgyan's guilt police released a video in which a
middle-aged man, identified as Ashot Frangulyan, tells how the
journalist hit him while backing out of a parking lot on January 13,
leaving him with a broken foot and a concussion. The man says the
journalist would not even respond to his calls for help, but instead
yelled at him and threatened to call police.
Gevorgyan stated on Tuesday that his car had not even touched
Frangulyan, adding that on the day of the incident Frangulyan held
his leg standing a few dozen centimeters from Gevorgyan's car and said
that his leg was aching, looking around in order to see who saw him.
Gevorgyan insists that the case has been "fabricated" and he swears
to see his innocence proven.
"I am sure that the Police have recorded video materials, and if my
car really touched that person then those videos would be broadcast
on H1 channel from morning till evening," Gevorgyan said, referring
to the state television.