Judge examining Kocharyan’s case denies recusal motion

Judge of Yerevan court of general jurisdiction Anna Danibekyan denied today the motion of defense team of Armenia’s second president Robert Kocharyan to recuse.

“The decision is not subjected to appeal,” the judge said, adding that the next court hearing is scheduled for 1pm March 10.

Lawyer Hayk Alumyan submitted motion for judge’s recusal, claiming that she cannot examine the case.