No unresolved death cases in army this year, says military prosecutor
15:29 – 05.11.11
No criminal case related to a servicemen’s death in the army remains
unresolved this year, according to the military prosecutor.
Speaking to Tert.am, Gevorg Kostanyan said the inquests into the cases
with a lethal outcome follow normal procedures, with several people
already being detained or facing prosecution.
He noted further that some of the cases have not yet been sent to the
court as they still need further clarification in terms of determining
the crime degree.
As for the army crimes committed in the past years, he said
investigation into some of them is still in process, while certain
other cases are going to be either closed or dismissed.
“Public discussions over any case and in any constructive format are
possible in case there is a public demand,” Kostanyan said without
going into detail.
Asked about the detainees who do not admit their complicity in the
crimes, the prosecutor said detentions are not formal procedures that
may have no legal grounds.
“I cannot now speak of groundless arrests or detentions as I strongly
rule out such possibility. For those who consider their arrest or
detention groundless there is always an opportunity to appeal,” he
added.
Tert.am