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Lawyer: Accused Politkovskaya Murder Suspect Abused

HeadlineAug 29, 2007

In Russia, the defense lawyer for one of 10 suspects held in the killing of the journalist Anna Politkovskaya is claiming his client was abused in police custody. Murad Musayev says his client was assaulted while divided from other suspects.

Murad Musayev: “They are residents of Moscow. It was totally unexpected for them, and they are still in a shock. They do not understand why it’s happened. And they are now in detention.”

Politkovskaya was shot dead outside her home last October. She was a fierce critic of Russia President Vladimir Putin and the Chechen war. Prosecutors say a Chechen crime boss and Russian police were all involved in her killing.

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