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The term of investigation into Magnitsky’s death is extended

The General Investigative Office of the Investigative Committee has extended the term of the criminal investigation into Sergey Magnitsky’s death until 24 November 2011.

The reason for the extension of preliminary investigation is the necessity of investigations with the participation of the accused, including verification of information received from them as the ground of their innocence. On the results of the planned investigations of the extended term the legal decisions will be made, giving the investigation’s conclusions on the reasons and conditions of Magnitsky’s death.