They say this cast 'a dark shadow' over the impending trial of four suspects in the crash.
Dutch prosecutors accused Russia on Tuesday of trying to sabotage the investigation into the downing of Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 in Ukraine in 2014, saying this cast “a dark shadow” over the impending trial of four suspects in the crash.
Lawyers for one defendant protested at the prosecutor’s remarks about Russia, and argued that witness intimidation should not be addressed in open hearings. The four face preliminary charges of the murder of 298 people and of causing the aircraft to crash. The suspects are believed to be in Russia and are not expected to attend.Only Pulatov has appointed defence lawyers. Defence lawyer Sabine ten Doesschate told the court on Tuesday that her client “has nothing whatsoever to do” with the plane’s downing.Disinformation campaign
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