Attorney Michael Ephraim – Elman Pashayev said that partly foresaw the initiation of disciplinary proceedings on the fact of violation of the principles of advocate’s ethics, initiated by the FPA. Earlier the defender, according to him, strongly advised against a star client.
a Week ago I was warned that if I will not refuse from the protection of Ephraim, and he did not plead guilty, I will stay without the status of a lawyer. So I was ready for it. Also a lot of pressure is on the family of Michael, so they turned me away. But even if I will be deprived of the lawyer status, I’m still going to defend Ephraim. I am confident that the bar Association will take legal and fair decision.
