“I know that Levon is always keeping a small travel knife with him. If it is the knife I saw, I have traveled a few times with Levon, it is the usual knife that is sold in any store. It can no way be qualified as a cold steel if the law enforcers approach the situation objectively,” – said Ashot Melikyan, Chairman of the Committee to Protect Freedom of Expression, in an interview with Aravot.am, referring to the possible accusation against President of “Asbarez” Journalists’ Club, Levon Barseghyan.
Note that the Spokesperson of Investigative Committee, Sona Truzyan, had said that the SIS will examine Barseghyan’s case, “We have received materials from the police regarding Levon Barseghyan’s illegal keeping of cold steel. Today, we will tell you more about the process.” “I think that there is a biased approach here. I hope that this approach will not last long and the law enforcements will understand that it is not a substantiation. I think that Levon Barseghyan’s being an active public figure and the head of journalistic organization will be taken into account and he will be released,” – said Ashot Melikyan.
Nelly GRIGORYAN
