Decision over lawsuit against Arajin Lratvakan and Zhamanak paper by Armenia’s second president to be published on January 18

The examination of lawsuit filed by Armenia’s second president Robert Kocharyan against Skizb Media Center company (Arajin lratvakan and Zhamanak daily) has ended, Kocharyan’s representative Ani Alaverdyan told Aysor.am.

The court has declined the petition of the responding side about withdrawal.

The decision of this case will be published on January 18.

Kocharyan has sued Arajin Lratvakan and Zhamanak paper for “Grigor Grigoryan gave testimonies against Kocharyan, the latter may be arrested” article. The ex president demands from media 2 million Armenian Drams for defamation.