The case involving Mikhail Khachaturyan has progressed to a merits review after the Russian Prosecutor General’s Office approved an indictment and forwarded the criminal matter to the Butyrsky Court in Moscow. The charges center on grievous bodily harm and sexual abuse of three girls, with information reported by TASS confirming the new stage in the proceedings.
An amended charging document now asserts that Khachaturyan deliberately inflicted severe injuries on his daughters. This update shifts the focus of the case, emphasizing the alleged premeditation or intentional nature of the harm alleged by investigators and prosecutors as they prepare for formal adjudication.
The criminal proceedings began in 2021, with Khachaturyan facing a broad array of accusations. Included are illegal production and distribution of pornographic material via the Internet, intentional grievous bodily harm affecting two or more individuals, acts of sexual assault including against minors, and alleged incitement to suicide. These charges reflect the complexity and breadth of the allegations evaluated by authorities as they pursue a full evidentiary review.
In 2018, the Khachaturian siblings—Krestina, Angelina, and Maria—were detained on murder-related charges. At the time of the incidents in July 2018, the sisters were aged 19, 18, and 17 respectively. Investigators determined that the youngest sister, in a particular moment, did not grasp the full scope of the actions taken by her father, a detail that has been cited in coverage of the case and contributes to ongoing debates about responsibility, coercion, and family dynamics in highly charged criminal proceedings.
Reports indicate that the sisters remain under investigation and that their ability to work is allowed, although contact with others is restricted as investigations proceed. This status underscores the balance courts and authorities seek between ongoing inquiry and the rights and routines of individuals caught in a high-profile case, a balance frequently discussed in public commentary and analytical coverage, including commentary from women-focused media outlets that have followed the proceedings closely.
Historically, the case has seen shifts in how it is handled by different branches of government bodies. Previously, the matter appeared to move between prosecutors and investigative authorities, with rounds of review and reallocation evident as new evidence or interpretations emerged. The current posture places the matter squarely in the Investigative Committee’s purview as the truth-seeking and fact-finding phases continue, with prosecutors supervising the process and ensuring that legal standards for due process are met. Analysts observe that the case remains sensitive not only for the families involved but also for broader discussions about youth protection, parental authority, and legal accountability within the country’s justice system.