Imprisoned political scientist Rovshan Novruzoglu rejects his defender's services

The due information was provided by former defender of the political scientist Tofiq Allahverdiyev.

"As is reported, he wants lawyers Adil Ismaylov and Aslan Ismaylov to defend him in the court", Allahverdiyev noted.

He noted that the information does not explain the reason of such a decision.

Thus, the next court hearing has been put off for an undefined date.
It should be noted that R.Novruzoglu faced charges under articles 320.1 (falsification of an identity card or any official document, certifying the right or releasing from duties", 320.2 (deliberate use of false documents), 310 (misappropriation of powers)  of the Criminal Code on basis of the appeal of the Baku city Administration to the General Prosecution.

The Nasimi district court selected a preventive measure in a form of a two-month arrest. The term has later been prolonged for a month. He is kept in the investigation ward of Azerbaijan's Ministry of National Security.

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