Witness identified Politkovskaya murder suspect as the killer
One of witnesses in the Politkovskaya murder trial identified the accused Rustam Makhmudov as the killer during his testimony, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.
Politkovskaya was threatened repeatedly before murder – witness
Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov on Thursday said in the Moscow City Court that journalist Anna Politkovskaya had received threats on several occasions prior to her murder, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.
Judge refuses to recuse himself from Politkovskaya murder case
Judge Pavel Melekhin on Tuesday refused to recuse himself from the Anna Politkovskaya murder trial, RAPSI reports from Moscow City Court.
Accused in Politkovskaya murder trial denies his presence at the scene
One of the accused in the Anna Politkovskaya murder trial, Dzhabrail Makhmudov, stated during the hearings that he was not anywhere near the slain journalist's house the day of the killing, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.
Jurors examine video showing Anna Politkovskaya's killer
Jurors on Monday watched the video from Anna Politkovskaya's apartment block's camera showing the killer of the journalist, RAPSI reports from the Moscow City Court.
Five jurors removed from Politkovskaya murder trial
The Moscow City Court has removed five jurors from a new jury panel of the Anna Politkovskaya murder case, the court's spokesperson Ulyana Solopova told RAPSI on Monday.
About 100 lawyers to defend Politkovskaya murder trial defense attorney
Attorney Murad Musayev, who represents the accused in the high-profile murder cases of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and retired Colonel Yuri Budanov, will be defended in court by 93 lawyers from different regions of Russia.
Politkovskaya murder trial moved to January 20
The Moscow City Court on Wednesday postponed the Anna Politkovskaya murder case hearing until January 20, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.
Politkovskaya murder trial defense attorney denies detention by police
Attorney Murad Musayev, who represents the accused in the high-profile murder cases of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and retired Colonel Yuri Budanov, has not been detained by police. The attorney is presently under investigation for bribing a witness.
Investigators search home of Politkovskaya murder trial defense attorney
Investigators have searched the home of attorney Murad Musayev, who represents the accused in the high-profile murder cases of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and retired Colonel Yuri Budanov.
Defendant in Politkovskaya murder case suspected of witness tampering – report
Former police officer Sergei Khadzhikurbanov has been suspected of pressure against Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, a key witness for the prosecution in the Anna Politkovskaya murder case.
Murder convict found in Politkovskaya trial jury panel
One of the jurors participating in the Anna Politkovskaya murder trial has been convicted of murder, prosecutor Maria Semenenko stated during a hearing Thursday.
Politkovskaya murder trial postponed for sixth time
The Moscow City Court on Tuesday postponed the hearings of Anna Politkovskaya's murder until November 7.
Politkovskaya murder trial moved to October 17
The Moscow City Court on Monday postponed the hearings of Anna Politkovskaya’s murder until October 17, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.
Politkovskaya murder trial postponed until October 8
The Moscow City Court has postponed the Anna Politkovskaya murder case hearing until October 8, RAPSI reports from the courtroom on Tuesday.
Politkovskaya murder trial postponed until October 1
The Moscow City Court has adjourned the Anna Politkovskaya murder case hearing until October 1, RAPSI reported from the courtroom on Wednesday.
Motion to dismiss the prosecutor in Politkovskaya murder trial rejected
The Moscow City Court on Tuesday denied a motion filed by the defense team representing the suspects in the murder of investigative journalist Anna Politkovskaya to dismiss prosecutor Maria Semyonenko.
Ex-cop admits to having run surveillance on murdered Forbes Chief Editor Khlebnikov
Ex-police officer Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, who pleaded guilty to charges connected with the murder of Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya, told the Moscow City Court on Thursday that he ran surveillance on murdered Forbes Russia Editor in Chief Paul Khlebnikov, honoring the request of two of his co-defendants.
Ex-policeman testifies against accused in Politkovskaya’s murder
Former policeman Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, who was sentenced to 11 years in connection with the murder of prominent Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, on Wednesday testified against the other accused and explained their involvement in the crime.
Ex-police officer sentenced in Politkovskaya case was offered $137,000
Former police officer Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov, who was sentenced to 11 years in connection with the murder of prominent Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya,was offered $137,000, according to his wife’s testimony, which was revealed in the courtroom Tuesday.