Testimony Transcript

Representative of the state prosecution, Zaraeva: Tell me, when were you acquainted?

Answer: In 1999.

Representative of the state prosecution, Zaraeva: Are you aware of the acquaintance between Tumasyan and Zander earlier than you?

Answer: It seemed to me that they were acquainted earlier. These were my observations, as she came to Zander's home, although I did not ask Zander for the address; I asked if she knew Tumasyan, she said no, but that this was not the case. My relationship with Zander was normal until she went to prison, and when she got out I told her that we were in our relations, as she did not fulfill much of what I. She tried to save her husband by taking all the blame on herself. I considered that she. Then Zander came to me and said that she needed a job and I job.

Representative of the state prosecution, Zaraeva: How do you think one can trust Zander's testimony about getting a job at the publishing house earlier than Tumasyan, and also that she was not with Tumasyan?

Answer: I believe that she is slandering me because I did not start living with her and.

Representative of the state prosecution, Zaraeva: How should one regard Tumasyan's testimony that she a job through you and gave all her personal data?

Answer: I was acquainted with Tumasyan and that was enough for me, and I did not have Tumasyan's documents. Tumasyan was not officially employed; I took her to see what she was capable of.

Representative of the state prosecution, Zaraeva: Did Tumasyan have any kind of dependence on you?

Answer: I don't think I was scary for anyone and never people.

Representative of the state prosecution, Zaraeva: How long ago did you become a believer and how does this reconcile with your crimes?

Answer: I began to believe in God after he took my daughter from me and said no. I wrote to my wife so that our daughter would never be put in. In 1993, I was informed that our daughter had died. I do not want to say anything more to the court.