Attacker on Armenian reporter arrested

Attacker on Armenian reporter arrested

Public Television of Armenia, Yerevan
26 Aug 04

The Armenian Prosecutor-General’s Office has reported that Gagik
Stepanyan, 33, a resident of Yerevan, has been arrested.

The Prosecutor’s Office reported that it was Stepanyan who had
attacked Mkhitar Khachatryan, a photo correspondent, and seized his
camera. A criminal case has been brought against Stepanyan for
preventing reporters from performing their professional duties.