Verdict delivered to former judges for the unlawful release of Akmal Shukurov
On November 13, 2026, in Tashkent Region, a verdict was announced against former judges found guilty of unlawfully mitigating the punishment of Akmal Shukurov, who was convicted of beating Boris Avakyan. The former deputy chairman of the Tashkent City Court received 4 years of imprisonment, while three judges of the appellate panel received restricted freedom. Their actions led to Shukurov's temporary release from the courtroom, which was overturned by the supervisory instance after public outcry.
Aziz Karimov