The mayor of Kharkiv Gennady Kernes insisted that the Court began hearing cases against him essentially indicates it is ready to prove his innocence, informs the press service of Kharkiv city Council.

on the first day of the week in front of the Kiev district court of Poltava, about 70 protesters who when approaching Kernes began to pelt him with eggs. Guards "Griffin" Kernes was taken from the courthouse. According to the lawyer accused Alexander, head ingeneer, Kernes was taken because of the danger of his life, as the crowd of protesters as if there were citizens with firearms. The police promised to test these data, however, believes that Kernes Himself intentionally delaying the trial. The court postponed a meeting on the case of the head of Kharkiv on may 28.

"I insist that the Court began essentially, I was able to prove his innocence before fully rigged. The actions of the " ultras ", the active members before the court, directed on failure of consideration, is another proof that the prosecution presented no other, more serious arguments. I am sure that today there is a possibility to enable a secure, comprehensive and fair trial, " said Kernes.

Prosecutor General's office first filed a case against Kharkiv mayor and his guards. Blame them in the kidnapping and beating of participants of "euromaidan" in March of last year. If guilt Kernes will prove, to it threatens from five till ten years of imprisonment. The Mayor of Kharkiv rejects all charges in your own address.

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