Lawyer Alexander Kochubayev released from custody

Lawyer Alexander Kochubayev has been released from custody after his detention measure was changed to a travel ban.

His lawyer, Erik Aleksanyan, said on Tuesday that Kochubayev would soon reunite with his wife and thanked Armenia’s Prosecutor General Anna Vardapetyan for what he called a “humane approach”, as well as the media, relatives and friends for their support.

According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, Vardapetyan decided to alter the measure after reviewing the defense motion and medical documents concerning Kochubayev’s wife, who is currently in intensive care after childbirth.

Kochubayev was arrested and charged with "defamation" earlier in October.