Ex-security chief Murat Sutalinov misses trial, attorney says his condition 'worsened'

AKIPRESS.COM - Bishkek city court postponed the hearing of motion to free ex-Chairman of the National Security Committee Murat Sutalinov from prison due to his health condition.
The trial was postponed as Sutalinov's attorney said his client's condition "has worsened" andmade a petition for the optional participation of the defendant in the proceeding.
Supporters of Sutalinov gathered in the Bishkek city court demanding his release.
Lenin district court of Bishkek ruled to keep Sutalinov in prison on February 15. His defense team sought his release from prison because of the illness. According to his defense team, Sutalinov has a cancer.
Sutalinov was sentenced to 20 years in prison in July 2014 for his role in the deadly April 7, 2010 events.