Richard Horuell lawyer representing the British investigation into the murder of Alexander Litvinenko accused the Russian authorities of involvement in the poisoning of former FSB officer.
“One way or another the Russian government was involved in the murder of Litvinenko,” – stated Horuell in their final statement at the hearing in the High Court in London.
The lawyer explained that the expression “one way or another,” he means that Russian authorities had not one but many reasons to wish the death of Litvinenko, and his murder could not take place without the participation of the state authorities in Russia.
In the immediate execution of the crime Horuell accused former FSB officer, now a State Duma deputy Andrei Lugovoi and Russia Russian businessman Dmitry Kovtun.
“Even an ardent supporter of conspiracy could not admit that traces of polonium Litvinenko associate only with Lugovoi and Kovtun,” – said the lawyer.
According to him, the investigation considers that the evidence proves guilt completely Lugovoi and Kovtun, whereas no credible evidence of a possible involvement in the crime of others the result is not found.
Kovtun and Lugovoi rejects all accusations. The Russian government has repeatedly denied any involvement in the crime.
Public hearings on the murder of Litvinenko completed Friday performances lawyer Ben Emmerson family Litvinenko and advisor inquiries Robin Tam.
Alexander Litvinenko was poisoned radioactive polonium November 1, 2006, and died in the hospital three weeks later.
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