17:41, September 1, 2015
Khadija Ismayilova, who is known for her investigative reporting on corruption in Azerbaijan, was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison today by the Azerbaijani authorities.
Ismayilova, a senior reporter for OCCRP and Azadliq Radio (the Azerbaijani branch of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty), was found guilty in Baku's Court of Grave Crimes of charges of embezzlement, tax evasion, abuse of power and running an illegal business – charges human rights groups say are politically motivated.
She was acquitted of the charge of inciting former colleague Tural Mustafayev to attempt suicide. Earlier in the trial, Mustafayev recanted his accusations against Ismayilova, which he said were made under pressure.
According to Khadija's mother, Almira Ismayilova, Ismayilova laughed as the verdict was announced.
Armenian News
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