On Thursday, the Presnensky Court of Moscow will hold a preliminary hearing in the case of a fatal traffic accident against actor Mikhail Efremov on its second attempt. The meeting will begin at 14:15, the TV channel reports. “Russia 24”.
As reported, the day before the hearing did not take place, as the actor’s lawyer could not appear in court, and the hearing was postponed. The preliminary hearing is held behind closed doors. On it, the court will determine when the consideration of the case on the merits will begin. Efremov himself is under house arrest. He faces imprisonment for a term of five to twelve years.
According to the lawyer of the victims Alexander DobrovinskyDuring the investigation, Efremov pleaded guilty, but later retracted his words.
The actor’s lawyer explained that it was he who insisted on such a position, since he could prove Efremov’s innocence and will seek an acquittal.
According to the investigation, on the evening of June 8 in Moscow, on Smolenskaya Square, the artist drove into the oncoming lane and crashed into another car. The driver of the second car was killed. The Moscow prosecutor’s office said that Efremov was in a state of alcoholic and drug intoxication at the time of the accident. His car was fully functional.
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