August 4, 2009 - 19:23 AMT
Chief Editor of Zhamanak Armenian newspaper Arman Babajanyan set free
Kentron and Nork Marash regular court resolved to grant a petition for Arman Babajanyan's release on parole. Petition was presented by administrative committee on parole issues.

Chief Editor of Zhamanak Armenian newspaper Arman Babajanyan was set free, RA Justice Ministry Press service reported.

Chief Editor of Zhamanak Armenian newspaper Arman Babajanyan was arrested in June, 2006 on charges of forging documents and avoiding military service. The First Instance Court of Nork Marash district sentenced Babajanyan to 3,5 years in prison. Armenian opposition, yet, asserts criticizing authorities was the actual reason for Babajanyan's arrest.