Court of Appeal rejects Azer Gasimli's complaint

The Baku Court of Appeal has reviewed the complaint of Azer Gasimli, head of the Institute of Political Management.

According to information provided to Meydan TV by Gasimli’s wife, Samira Gasimli, the recognized victim Gurbanali Yusibov and his lawyer did not attend the hearing. Gasimli’s lawyer, Rovshana Rahimli, objected to this, stating that she had questions for the victim. The state prosecutor opposed the objection, noting that these questions had already been addressed in the court of first instance.

The defense filed a motion requesting a renewed investigation and the questioning of Farahbanu Niftaliyeva, the former wife of Yusibov, as a witness. Lawyer Rovshana Rahimli stated that although the court had previously decided to hear Niftaliyeva as a witness, this decision had not been implemented. She emphasized that Niftaliyeva’s testimony would reveal the absurdity of the charges against Azer Gasimli.

The defense also argued that Yusibov had given false testimony in court, claiming that he had lived at the same address as his former wife during the period when Gasimli allegedly threatened him.

“Gurbanali Yusibov claims he was living at that address and that Azer Gasimli called and threatened him there. However, they were already divorced at that time, and it would have been impossible for him to be living there. Therefore, it was essential for this witness to testify and clarify that these claims are unfounded and based on falsehood,” Samira Gasimli stated.

The court did not grant the defense motions.

The next hearing is scheduled for May 11.