Archive May 2010
Witness Testimony Summary: Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Between April 6 and April 13, Mikhail Khodorkovsky gave his testimony in the Khamovnichesky District Court. Khodorkovsky systematically rejeced the prosecution's claims, providing analysis of YUKOS and its business activity.
Witness Testimony Summary: Tatyana Lysova
Ms. Lysova testified that she collected information on YUKOS in connection with her journalistic activities. She testified that during 1998-2004 she never experienced a circumstance when YUKOS employees provided her with incorrect or misleading information.
Witness Testimony Summary: Mikhail Kasyanov
Mr. Kasyanov is the former Minister of Finance of the Russian Federation, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and, from May 2000 through February 2004 was the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.
Civil Complainant Testimony Summary: Victor Demchenko
Mr. Victor Demchenko, a former minority shareholder of VNK and, after VNK was liquidated through merger with YUKOS, of YUKOS, testified May 20.