A deputy from Party of Regions was thrown into trash bin after a court hearing where the deputy was on trial for causing an accident while driving under influence of alcohol (collided into another car at intersection). Today he denied accusations retracted his statements and told the court he is under "psychological shock" and can not read the legal papers. So the hearing is postponed until 13th of October. Outside he was met by group of not so amused people.Latest articles from Belarus

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