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MH17 crash: Victims' families sue Putin and Russia
2016-05-21 16:54:51 Post No. 59699649
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MH17 crash: Victims' families sue Putin and Russia
Anonymous
2016-05-21 16:54:51
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-36350520
>Families of victims of downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are suing Russia and its President Vladimir Putin in the European Court of Human Rights.
>The jet was shot down by a Russian-made missile over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 on board.
>The West and Ukraine say Russian-backed rebels were responsible but Russia accuses Ukrainian forces.
>The families' claim is based on the violation of a passenger's right to life, News.com.au reported.
>The claim is for 10 million Australian dollars ($7.2m; £4.9m) for each victim, and the lawsuit names both the Russian state and its president as respondents.
>Jerry Skinner, a US-based aviation lawyer leading the case, told News.com.au it was difficult for the families to live with, knowing it was "a crime".