Overview
- The Moscow City Court rejected appeals and left in force the first-instance ruling that Khachaturyan committed the charged crimes posthumously.
- The appellate decision confirms findings of grievous bodily harm, sexual violence against minors, and production and distribution of pornographic materials.
- Defense representative Georgy Chuguaashvili said the family will seek further review through cassation and the Supreme Court of Russia to pursue rehabilitation.
- Lawyers for the sisters welcomed the outcome and indicated they do not plan to challenge the ruling.
- Following the appellate ruling, the sisters’ defense asked investigators to terminate the murder case against them and to lift remaining restrictions on their communications and residence.