After the conclusion of the parties' arguments and the defendants' final statements, the court retired to make a decision. As expected, the verdict of the Pervomaisky District Court remained unchanged.
All defendants in this case were found not guilty.
Photo from the internet. Participants in the Kempi-Abad case
Among the defendants are: Mambetjunus Abylov, Aydanbek Akmatov, Nurlan Asanbekov, Akylbek Aitbaev, Azimbek Beknazarov, Marat Bayazov, Erlan Bekchoro uulu, Aibek Buzurmankulov, Atai Beyshenbek uulu, Ravshan Zheenbekov, Gulnara Juraeva, Chyngyz Kaparov, Rita Karasartova, Zhenish Moldokmatov, Ulukbek Mamatayev, Temir Mahmudov, Talaybek Mademinov, Klara Sooronkulova, Perizat Suranova, Asiye Sasykbaeva, Ilgiz Saryldyk uulu (also known as Ilgize Shamenov), and Shabdan Ali.
We remind you that on October 22, 2022, a committee was established in support of the Kempi-Abad Reservoir. It included figures from science, politics, and deputies. Mass arrests began on October 23, resulting in 27 people being detained on charges of preparing mass riots.
On June 10 of this year, prosecutors demanded a 10-year sentence for all defendants under the article "Mass Riots," 15 years under the article "Seizure of Power," and ultimately 20 years with property confiscation.
On June 14, the district court acquitted all defendants, citing the lack of elements of a crime. The prosecution appealed to the Bishkek City Court.
Some materials of the case were classified, and the defense repeatedly pointed out the lack of access to the full volume of the case files. Now, the appellate court has confirmed the decision of the first instance, upholding the acquittal.
