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On September 13, 2000 11.15 AM, the Presidium of the Russian Supreme Court finally terminated the Nikitin-case. The decision reached is final and can not be appealed.
Was the acquittal of Nikitin "the first and the last acquittal" or was it a victory for the Russian rule of law that will benefit also future Nikitins?
The Presidium of the Russian Supreme Court has earned itself a solid reputation throughout the last decade. On September 13, it has the chance to further strengthen this reputation, writes legal advisor to Bellona, Jon Gauslaa, in this commentary.
U.S. State Department expresses concern over the attempts to reinvestigate the Nikitin case.