Russian judges failed to pass a sentence upon Ukrainian aviatrix Nadiya Savchenko on Monday, March 21. A verdict is likely to be rendered today in Donetsk city court (Russia’s Rostov region).
The trial of Savchenko started In September, 2015. The Ukrainian pilot is accused of murdering Russian journalists and illegal border crossing. In her turn, the woman denies any wrongdoing. According to Savchenko, she was abducted by force and transported to Russia. Savchenko’s lawyers state that at the moment shelling the defendant was in captivity in Russia and, consequently, she was not able to regulate fire.
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Russia’s Prosecutor’s Office asked for 23 years in prison and a 100,000-ruble fine (about $1,400) for Savchenko. According to the judge, the evidence was logical and confirmed by case papers, which is enough for finding the defendant’s guilt.
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