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One suspect in MH17 trial to be represented in court, judge confirms

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MH17 TRIAL | At least one of the four suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014 will be represented in court in the murder trial of its 298 passengers and crew on Monday.

This is confirmed by a press judge at the District Court of the Hague, Yolande Wijnnobel, on Friday.

However, the three others, including two Russians and a Ukrainian linked to the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), are yet known to be making an appearance or any representation.

"Indeed two lawyers intend to represent one of the suspects in court....

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