Preliminary investigation of the criminal proceeding initiated on contemptuous treatment of court by N.H. was completed in Armavir Regional Investigative Department of the RA Investigative Committee.

Through factual data obtained in the result of investigative and procedural actions it was grounded that after the judge of the court of first instance of the RA Armavir region Ed. Hovhannisyan had made a verdict within a civil case,  with respect to the execution of official duties of the latter, in the notes section of facebook page “Nairi Hokhikyan” on March 29, 2023 at 16:50 a note was made by user Nairi Hokhikyan in which showing disrespect towards the mentioned judge, insulting expressions were used addressed to the judge. There were also photos attached to the note.

On the base of the sufficient facts charge was pressed against N.H. according to the Part 2 of the Article 489 of RA Criminal Code. Absence ban was used as a pretrial measure against him.

Preliminary investigation was completed. The materials of the criminal proceeding with the bill of indictment were sent to the prosecutor for approval and referral to court.

Note; Everyone charged with alleged crime offence shall be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law.