Mayor of Shymkent under threatened dismissal: evidence suggests defendant Zhimbai's involvement
The trial for the attempted attack on Shymkent's Deputy Mayor Ruslan Berdenov, which occurred on an unprovoked day in April, has commenced in a Shymkent court. The defendant, Ernar Zhiyembayev, pleaded his case before the judge.
On the day of the attack, Zhiyembayev shot Berdenov multiple times, resulting in severe injuries including the removal of 20% of a lung and significant liver damage. Despite the gravity of the incident, Berdenov stated that he had no prior personal conflict with the defendant.
The trial has been a topic of significant interest due to Berdenov's high position in the city's administration. However, the article does not provide details about Berdenov's response to Zhiyembayev's claims, titled "Manipulation and lies."
In his response, Berdenov has not yet addressed these specific claims made by Zhiyembayev. The article does not provide evidence to support or refute Zhiyembayev's allegations against Berdenov, nor does it mention any legal actions taken by Berdenov in response to these allegations.
At the time of the incident, Zhiyembayev was the director of TОO "Tұrғыn үĭ Shymkent." The trial's first witness was Amanjali Kenjezbekov, head of the construction object monitoring department of the city's construction management. Kenjezbekov confirmed that the management's head, not the deputy mayor, holds the authority to appoint or dismiss Zhiyembayev.
During the court session, Zhiyembayev asserted that his intention was to scare the victim, not attack. He also replied that he had been given a month's time but hadn't noticed any misconduct or violations from Berdenov prior to this. Interestingly, Zhiyembayev also claimed that Berdenov demanded he incriminate Shymkent's akim, Gabit Syzdykbekov.
However, the article does not provide details about the nature of these claims or any evidence to support them. The prosecutor has requested an 11-year prison sentence for Zhiyembayev. The court proceedings are ongoing, and further developments in the case are eagerly awaited.
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The trial, involving the attempted attack on Shymkent's Deputy Mayor Ruslan Berdenov, has sparked interest in the realm of general-news and politics. This court case, which has shed light on the crime-and-justice system, has been a topic of conversation due to Berdenov's high-ranking position and Zhiyembayev's allegations against him, including the claim that Berdenov demanded Zhiyembayev incriminate Shymkent's akim.
