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.
Witness-tampering probe launched in Berlusconi prostitution case
A new investigation has been initiated against former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi in connection with allegations of witness tampering in a prostitution trial.
Death-row inmate takes the witness stand in Aum Shinrikuo trial in Japan
Tomomasa Nakagawa, a senior member of the notorious Aum Shinrikyo cult who has been sentenced to death for his crimes, has testified against his fellow member, 48-year-old Makoto Hirata, in a jury trial in the Tokyo District Court.
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.
Star dancer Tsiskaridze to be questioned in Bolshoi acid attack case
Former top Bolshoi Ballet dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze will give testimony before Moscow's Meschansky District Court on November 25 in connection with an acid attack that left Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin with third degree burns to his face and eyes.
Politkovskaya murder defense attorney investigated for witness bribery
Attorney Murad Musayev, who represents the accused in the high-profile murder cases of journalist Anna Politkovskaya and retired Colonel Yuri Budanov, is under criminal investigation and two cases have been opened against him, official spokesman for the Investigative Committee Vladimir Markin said on Thursday.
Ex-defense minister still a witness in property fraud case - attorney
Former Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyokov remains a witness in a “Oboronservis” defense property faud scandal, his attorney Genrikh Padva told RAPSI on Friday.
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.
Politkovskaya murder trial postponed when key witness has seizure in court
One of the key witnesses in the Politkovskaya murder trial, Dmitry Pavluchenkov had an epileptic seizure. The hearing was moved to Tueasday, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.
Russia’s ex defense minister a witness, not a suspect in corruption scandal
Former Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov is involved merely as a witness in the large-scale embezzlement case linked to defense contractor Oboronservis, and is not connected to the scandal in any other capacity.
12 witnesses subpoenaed in Politkovskaya murder trial
The Moscow City Court has subpoenaed 12 witnesses in the Anna Politkovskaya murder trial, ordering them to appear before the court.
Witnesses in Politkovskaya murder case to be questioned behind closed doors
Four witnesses in the Anna Politkovskaya murder case will be questioned behind closed doors, RAPSI reported from the courtroom on Tuesday.
Refusal to question witness in front of jury may lead to mistrial
Any ill-motivated refusal to allow a witness to be questioned in front of a jury may result in a cancellation of the verdict, according to the Russian Supreme Court's 2013 Judicial Practice Review.
Polonsky stumbled on a chair during moguls' scuffle - witness
Banker Alexander Lebedev did not punch businessman Sergei Polonsky during the filming of a show on the NTV channel. Polonsky stumbled on a chair, witness Sergei Lisovsky said in the Ostankinsky District Court in Moscow on Friday.
Polonsky was 'not of sound mind' during moguls' scuffle - witness
Russian real estate mogul Sergei Polonsky was "not of sound mind, possibly under the influence," during his clash with banker Alexander Lebedev on a TV show, businessman German Sterligov said in the Ostanskinsky District Court Friday.
US bars Ukrainian prosecutors from questioning former PM Lazarenko - official
US authorities are preventing Ukrainian prosecutors from questioning former Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko on murder charges, says Ukraine's First Deputy Prosecutor General Renat Kuzmin.
Former "Russian spy" willing to testify on Litvinenko's death – report
An individual referred to as a “US-based former Russian spy” and a key witness in the investigation of the 2006 death by polonium-210 poisoning of former Russian intelligence officer Alexander Litvinenko has expressed willingness to provide evidence during a public inquiry.
Navalny's lawyers accuse judge of misconduct in witness QA
The attorneys of renowned whistleblower Alexei Navalny, who is charged with embezzling more than $514,000 from a timber company have accused presiding judge of misconduct.