http://www.vesti.ru/doc.html?id=326565&cid=9
19.11.2009.
Российский фигурист Андрей Лутай, арестованный в США, выпущен из-под стражи
Российский фигурист Андрей Лутай, арестованный в городе Лэйк-Плэсид (штат Нью-Йорк) по обвинениям в угоне автомобиля и управлении транспортным средством в состоянии алкогольного опьянения, выпущен из-под стражи, передает ИТАР-ТАСС.
Соответствующее решение принял судья окружного суда в Лэйк-Плэсиде, где в среду прошли предварительные слушания по делу 23-летнего спортсмена из Санкт-Петербурга. Начало процесса по делу Лутая перенесены на сегодня.
Сразу после ареста фигуриста 15 ноября за его освобождение был установлен залог в размере 100 тысяч долларов. Однако в итоге Лутай был выпущен из-под стражи без внесения какой-либо суммы....
Как сообщил в среду представитель стороны обвинения, сегодня будут рассматриваться выдвинутые против россиянина обвинения в незаконном управлении транспортным средством и управлении автомобилем в состоянии алкогольного опьянения. По сути это означает, что от разбирательства по еще двум уголовным статьям - "угон" и "хранение краденного имущества", которые первоначально также инкриминировались Лутаю, прокуратура отказывается. Однако официально об этом сторона обвинения должна объявить на сегодняшнем заседании, начало которого назначено на 16:00 по местному времени.
Генеральное консульство РФ в Нью-Йорке оказывает возможное содействие в данном деле.
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.. short translation...
Russia skater Andrei Lutai released from custody
... The decision was taken by judge of the District Court in Lake Placid, where on Wednesday passed a preliminary hearing in the case of 23-year-old athlete from St. Petersburg. Started of trial for Lutay's postponed to today.
Immediately after his arrest on 15 November, for skater's release has been set bail at 100 thousand dollars. But in the end, Lutai was released from custody without making any amount ....
As reported in Wednesday to the prosecution, today would be considered the charges against Russian, accused for illegally operating a motor vehicle and driving while intoxicated. In essence, this means that the proceedings on two other criminal counts - "theft" and "possession of stolen property", with which originally was also charged Lutai, prosecutors refused. However, officially reported about that, must declare at the meeting today, which the beginning is scheduled for 16:00 local time....
Новости ВНЕ льда || News OFF the ice
Re: НОВОСТИ || NEWS
by cekoni » 19 Nov 2009, 10:53
... same "previous" posted russian news about Lutai... 
http://sport.baltinfo.ru/news/Nikakoi-r ... hin-115593
No quarrel with Lutai I did not have - Alexei Mishin
....
In addition, the coach said, why not stay in the United States to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
"You know, in order to represent Russia's athletes before U.S. authorities did not need coach or choreographer, than an official. Therefore, in Lake Placid is now vice-president of the Russian Figure Skating Federation Sergey Kononykhin, and I flew home. However, our flight was delayed because of the strike of airline pilots Finnair", - told Mishin.
Commenting on rumors that the cause of intoxication Lutay's could be stress, caused by a spat with the coach after an unsuccessful performance at the Grand Prix Skate America, Mishin said that there was no quarrel between him and Andrey.
"After the short program, on the contrary, I tried to encourage him. And at the end of Long program, we had quite ordinary, working conversation. No disagreement about his performance does not go, we simply dismantled the past performance of Andrey".
According to "BaltInfo" information, after an unsuccessful performance at the Grand Prix Skate America, where Lutai was only the tenth, the skater got drunk in his hotel room. Tournament organizers settled heads of Russian delegation and athletes, in different places, so care of the skaters was not....
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http://www.1tv.ru/news/crime/155777
[flash=322,288,http://www.1tv.ru/nvideo/155777]
... Alexei Mishin: "As far as I know, there was a company of girls - those, who like figure skating, and they was allegedly brought him to the car, and told sit down, have a ride. It is nothing, no theft was not going to make, it just sat, and drove away. And the parking attendant called the police, and he was captured. He was invited to blow into the tube, but because he is simply not proficient in English, at first, he did not understand what it is. And it was viewed, as resistance to authority."....
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http://www.kp.ru/online/news/572864/
... - Clarity will be tomorrow - sighs second coach of Lutay's, Tatiana Mishina. - But the situation is serious. Everything depends on the position of owner of the car, who allegedly stole Andrey. It all turned out - Lutay walked past the hotel parking lot, where he lived. He was going alone, because the athletes and coaches living in different hotels. And saw this car. It was opened, with a keys. It's like it was a car, a friend of Andrey, who allowed him to ride. He sat in it, the guard called the police. But he was not resistance, that's for sure. And there was no fight. Andrey is, generally, calm and quiet guy, absolutely non-aggressive, I would even say ... a little flabby. So, now it all depends on what tells the owner of car....
.... Now, if the owner of the machine will insist on hijacking, St. Petersburg athlete faces a prison sentence. Normally in the States for a yield, of one to three years. If court withdraw these charges, it remains only driving a car in drunk states. However, here a weak point of charges: the police, with their own eyes, did not see that Lutai drive - when they arrived, Andrey was just sitting in the cabin. And the lawyer is going to use this circumstance. But if the drive still prove, skater can be a punishment and imprisonment for about a year, and a large fine.
- Andrey is already being punished, so that stronger and more impossible to think, - said Tatiana Mishina. - A young boy, he was only 23 years - and all what he did for so many years, is now under threat. It's a broken life!
- That is the end of a his career? Even if he would be released, or punished just with fine?
- It's too early to talk about it, we must wait for at least, tomorrow. But ... most likely, yes. Seems to be a disqualification - for a year, or two. Olympics in Vancouver, he'd probably miss. Head of the Federation Valentin Piseev for him, of course, is now struggling. And Vitaly Mutko, and FM ... Piseev today called, asked to prepare a "description" of Andrey. Of course, it would be good, what we can bad write about Lutay's? And now, because one mistake, can end everything ... It's just awful.
- Alexei Mishin yesterday returned from America. Probably is that terrible experiences for him?
- Not a word. He not finds places for himself.
http://sport.baltinfo.ru/news/Nikakoi-r ... hin-115593
No quarrel with Lutai I did not have - Alexei Mishin
....
In addition, the coach said, why not stay in the United States to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
"You know, in order to represent Russia's athletes before U.S. authorities did not need coach or choreographer, than an official. Therefore, in Lake Placid is now vice-president of the Russian Figure Skating Federation Sergey Kononykhin, and I flew home. However, our flight was delayed because of the strike of airline pilots Finnair", - told Mishin.
Commenting on rumors that the cause of intoxication Lutay's could be stress, caused by a spat with the coach after an unsuccessful performance at the Grand Prix Skate America, Mishin said that there was no quarrel between him and Andrey.
"After the short program, on the contrary, I tried to encourage him. And at the end of Long program, we had quite ordinary, working conversation. No disagreement about his performance does not go, we simply dismantled the past performance of Andrey".
According to "BaltInfo" information, after an unsuccessful performance at the Grand Prix Skate America, where Lutai was only the tenth, the skater got drunk in his hotel room. Tournament organizers settled heads of Russian delegation and athletes, in different places, so care of the skaters was not....
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http://www.1tv.ru/news/crime/155777
[flash=322,288,http://www.1tv.ru/nvideo/155777]
... Alexei Mishin: "As far as I know, there was a company of girls - those, who like figure skating, and they was allegedly brought him to the car, and told sit down, have a ride. It is nothing, no theft was not going to make, it just sat, and drove away. And the parking attendant called the police, and he was captured. He was invited to blow into the tube, but because he is simply not proficient in English, at first, he did not understand what it is. And it was viewed, as resistance to authority."....
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http://www.kp.ru/online/news/572864/
... - Clarity will be tomorrow - sighs second coach of Lutay's, Tatiana Mishina. - But the situation is serious. Everything depends on the position of owner of the car, who allegedly stole Andrey. It all turned out - Lutay walked past the hotel parking lot, where he lived. He was going alone, because the athletes and coaches living in different hotels. And saw this car. It was opened, with a keys. It's like it was a car, a friend of Andrey, who allowed him to ride. He sat in it, the guard called the police. But he was not resistance, that's for sure. And there was no fight. Andrey is, generally, calm and quiet guy, absolutely non-aggressive, I would even say ... a little flabby. So, now it all depends on what tells the owner of car....
.... Now, if the owner of the machine will insist on hijacking, St. Petersburg athlete faces a prison sentence. Normally in the States for a yield, of one to three years. If court withdraw these charges, it remains only driving a car in drunk states. However, here a weak point of charges: the police, with their own eyes, did not see that Lutai drive - when they arrived, Andrey was just sitting in the cabin. And the lawyer is going to use this circumstance. But if the drive still prove, skater can be a punishment and imprisonment for about a year, and a large fine.
- Andrey is already being punished, so that stronger and more impossible to think, - said Tatiana Mishina. - A young boy, he was only 23 years - and all what he did for so many years, is now under threat. It's a broken life!
- That is the end of a his career? Even if he would be released, or punished just with fine?
- It's too early to talk about it, we must wait for at least, tomorrow. But ... most likely, yes. Seems to be a disqualification - for a year, or two. Olympics in Vancouver, he'd probably miss. Head of the Federation Valentin Piseev for him, of course, is now struggling. And Vitaly Mutko, and FM ... Piseev today called, asked to prepare a "description" of Andrey. Of course, it would be good, what we can bad write about Lutay's? And now, because one mistake, can end everything ... It's just awful.
- Alexei Mishin yesterday returned from America. Probably is that terrible experiences for him?
- Not a word. He not finds places for himself.
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Re: НОВОСТИ || NEWS
by cekoni » 19 Nov 2009, 13:28
(there is have video with Lutai in prison clothes 
)
http://www.wptz.com/news/21659245/detail.html
Attorney: Figure Skater's Felony Charge Could Be Dropped
Russian Figure Skater Accused Of Stealing Car, Driving Drunk
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- A Russian figure skater pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lake Placid to felony car theft and driving while intoxicated charges that attorneys later said could be dropped.
Andrei Lutai, 23, is in Lake Placid for the Skate America competition, in which he placed 10th out of 12. He was arrested Sunday night on accusations that he stole a car and drove it while drunk.
People who have spoken with Lutai said he wants the whole thing behind him.
"I think he feels very uncomfortable (about) what happened, but this could happen to other people," said Lenny Kasten, manager of the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation.
Attorneys said the car theft charges will likely be dropped, which would leave him facing only drunken driving charges. Officials said Lutai's blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit.
Defense attorney Brian Barrett said somebody might have spiked his drink.
"Involuntary intoxication. If somebody put an intoxicant into Mr. Lutai's drink, (it) is an absolute defense to any criminal charge in the United States," Barrett said.
Barrett said he'll stand in for Lutai if he goes back to Russia on Friday, but the skater can only travel home if the felony car theft charges are dropped.
"It was my understanding from Ms. Garcia that all the felony charges were going to be dropped. She is working to make a very quick investigation into this matter so we can get Mr. Lutai on with his life and with his training, and hopefully, a good Olympic career," Barrett said.
The judge said he would not dismiss the felony charges without another hearing, which was scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m.
)http://www.wptz.com/news/21659245/detail.html
Attorney: Figure Skater's Felony Charge Could Be Dropped
Russian Figure Skater Accused Of Stealing Car, Driving Drunk
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- A Russian figure skater pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Lake Placid to felony car theft and driving while intoxicated charges that attorneys later said could be dropped.
Andrei Lutai, 23, is in Lake Placid for the Skate America competition, in which he placed 10th out of 12. He was arrested Sunday night on accusations that he stole a car and drove it while drunk.
People who have spoken with Lutai said he wants the whole thing behind him.
"I think he feels very uncomfortable (about) what happened, but this could happen to other people," said Lenny Kasten, manager of the U.S. Bobsled and Skeleton Federation.
Attorneys said the car theft charges will likely be dropped, which would leave him facing only drunken driving charges. Officials said Lutai's blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit.
Defense attorney Brian Barrett said somebody might have spiked his drink.
"Involuntary intoxication. If somebody put an intoxicant into Mr. Lutai's drink, (it) is an absolute defense to any criminal charge in the United States," Barrett said.
Barrett said he'll stand in for Lutai if he goes back to Russia on Friday, but the skater can only travel home if the felony car theft charges are dropped.
"It was my understanding from Ms. Garcia that all the felony charges were going to be dropped. She is working to make a very quick investigation into this matter so we can get Mr. Lutai on with his life and with his training, and hopefully, a good Olympic career," Barrett said.
The judge said he would not dismiss the felony charges without another hearing, which was scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m.
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Re: НОВОСТИ || NEWS
by Ирина » 19 Nov 2009, 13:39
cekoni wrote:(there is have video with Lutai in prison clothes
http://www.wptz.com/news/21659245/detail.html
какой ужас
..... ..."Российский фигурист Евгений Плющенко добился уникального достижения. Он выступил на четвертых Олимпийских играх - и выиграл четвертую медаль,став двукратным олимпийским чемпионом! "...
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Re: НОВОСТИ || NEWS
by cekoni » 20 Nov 2009, 08:34
Can this journalist to write JUST ONE normal text?! 
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http://www.gazeta.ru/sport/2009/11/a_3289117.shtml
— 19.11.09 23:54 — ТЕКСТ: Борис Ходоровский (Санкт-Петербург)
«Проведем свое расследование»
Президент Федерации фигурного катания на коньках России Валентин Писеев прокомментировал скандальную ситуацию с арестом в США российского фигуриста Андрея Лутая, выступавшего на этапе Гран-при.
Руководитель отечественного фигурного катания едва ли не больше времени, чем предстоящему чемпионату России, уделил на своем брифинге в Санкт-Петербурге ситуации с Андреем Лутаем. Напомним, что фигурист был арестован в США, где выступал на этапе Гран-при. Первоначально в прессу просочилась информация о том, что российскому спортсмену будут предъявлены обвинения в хищении чужой собственности (угоне автомобиля) и оказании сопротивления полицейским при задержании.
Тренер фигуриста Алексей Мишин давал противоречивые «показания» различным российским средствам массовой информации.
Ясно было лишь одно: после неудачи на этапе Гран-при Лутай решил снять стресс хорошо известным любому россиянину способом. Ну, а в этом состоянии можно ожидать всего, чего угодно. По одной версии, Андрей решил покуражиться перед двумя девицами, по другой – просто увидел стоящую рядом с парковкой отеля машину с открытыми дверцами и ключом зажигания.
Частично прояснил ситуацию во время пресс-конференции, посвященной предстоящему чемпионату России, президент ФФКР Валентин Писеев. По его словам, с Лутая были сняты все обвинения кроме управления автомобилем в состоянии алкогольного опьянения. По американским законам это достаточно серьезный проступок, но оперативно нанятые федерацией адвокаты выразили надежду, что уже в пятницу российский фигурист сможет вылететь в Россию.
В Москве, по словам Писеева, ФФКР предпримет собственное расследование инцидента и только после этого на исполкоме федерации 25 ноября будет вынесено решение о санкциях в отношении фигуриста.
В Лейк-Плэсиде, где был задержан Лутай, все это время оставался вице-президент ФФКР Сергей Кононыхин. Были подключены сотрудники Генерального консульства РФ в Нью-Йорке, большую помощь российским коллегам оказали функционеры американской федерации фигурного катания. Во многом благодаря грамотным действиям юристов Лутая удалось освободить из-под стражи без всякого залога.
Платить же штраф придется всем «заинтересованным сторонам», включая Федерацию фигурного катания Санкт-Петербурга и СДЮСШОР, к которой приписан 23-летний фигурист.
По словам Писеева, этот случай должен стать уроком всем спортсменам. Углубляться же в причины психологического срыва Лутая руководитель ФФКР не стал. Он лишь отметил, что в нынешнем сезоне второй номер прошлогодней сборной (на ЧМ-2007 Андрей даже опередил Сергея Воронова, и во многом благодаря его выступлению Россия получила две олимпийских лицензии) катается очень слабо. «Мы даже вынуждены были снять его с Кубка «Ростелекома», – подчеркнул Писеев. – Ни о какой травме там и речи не было. Я лично его волевым решением снял».
Тем не менее, в Америку вместе с тренером Мишиным фигуриста отпустили. Только ведь не мог мэтр приглядывать за 23-летним парнем и днем, и ночью! Да и вообще, в группе Мишина не считавшийся претендентом на медали Олимпиады Лутай был, скажем так, последним из тех, кому уделялось внимание тренера и работающей с ним в дуэте Татьяны Мишиной.
Безусловно, Лутай это чувствовал. Из родного Белгорода в Санкт-Петербург его привезла сестра, работающая тренером по фигурному катанию. Попасть в группу Мишина считалось высшим счастьем.
Только мэтр был занят подготовкой Евгения Плющенко сначала к Солт-Лейк-Сити, а затем – к Турину.
Затем Мишин сосредоточился на совсем юных фигуристах, которых видел олимпийскими чемпионами Сочи. На Лутая снова не оставалось времени. Хотя в минувшем сезоне и до Андрея дошли руки, и парень показал свои лучшие прокаты на чемпионате мира в Лос-Анджелесе. Мысленно он уже видел свою койку в олимпийской деревне Ванкувера, но тут объявил о возвращении в любительский спорт Плющенко.
О том, что Олимпиада Лутаю не светит, заявила такой авторитетный специалист, как Татьяна Тарасова. Ну, а после 10-го места на этапе Гран-при в Лейк-Плэсиде Андрей, возможно, решил, что не светит в спорте вообще ничего. Последствия известны.
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http://www.gazeta.ru/sport/2009/11/a_3289117.shtml
— 19.11.09 23:54 — ТЕКСТ: Борис Ходоровский (Санкт-Петербург)
«Проведем свое расследование»
Президент Федерации фигурного катания на коньках России Валентин Писеев прокомментировал скандальную ситуацию с арестом в США российского фигуриста Андрея Лутая, выступавшего на этапе Гран-при.
Руководитель отечественного фигурного катания едва ли не больше времени, чем предстоящему чемпионату России, уделил на своем брифинге в Санкт-Петербурге ситуации с Андреем Лутаем. Напомним, что фигурист был арестован в США, где выступал на этапе Гран-при. Первоначально в прессу просочилась информация о том, что российскому спортсмену будут предъявлены обвинения в хищении чужой собственности (угоне автомобиля) и оказании сопротивления полицейским при задержании.
Тренер фигуриста Алексей Мишин давал противоречивые «показания» различным российским средствам массовой информации.
Ясно было лишь одно: после неудачи на этапе Гран-при Лутай решил снять стресс хорошо известным любому россиянину способом. Ну, а в этом состоянии можно ожидать всего, чего угодно. По одной версии, Андрей решил покуражиться перед двумя девицами, по другой – просто увидел стоящую рядом с парковкой отеля машину с открытыми дверцами и ключом зажигания.
Частично прояснил ситуацию во время пресс-конференции, посвященной предстоящему чемпионату России, президент ФФКР Валентин Писеев. По его словам, с Лутая были сняты все обвинения кроме управления автомобилем в состоянии алкогольного опьянения. По американским законам это достаточно серьезный проступок, но оперативно нанятые федерацией адвокаты выразили надежду, что уже в пятницу российский фигурист сможет вылететь в Россию.
В Москве, по словам Писеева, ФФКР предпримет собственное расследование инцидента и только после этого на исполкоме федерации 25 ноября будет вынесено решение о санкциях в отношении фигуриста.
В Лейк-Плэсиде, где был задержан Лутай, все это время оставался вице-президент ФФКР Сергей Кононыхин. Были подключены сотрудники Генерального консульства РФ в Нью-Йорке, большую помощь российским коллегам оказали функционеры американской федерации фигурного катания. Во многом благодаря грамотным действиям юристов Лутая удалось освободить из-под стражи без всякого залога.
Платить же штраф придется всем «заинтересованным сторонам», включая Федерацию фигурного катания Санкт-Петербурга и СДЮСШОР, к которой приписан 23-летний фигурист.
По словам Писеева, этот случай должен стать уроком всем спортсменам. Углубляться же в причины психологического срыва Лутая руководитель ФФКР не стал. Он лишь отметил, что в нынешнем сезоне второй номер прошлогодней сборной (на ЧМ-2007 Андрей даже опередил Сергея Воронова, и во многом благодаря его выступлению Россия получила две олимпийских лицензии) катается очень слабо. «Мы даже вынуждены были снять его с Кубка «Ростелекома», – подчеркнул Писеев. – Ни о какой травме там и речи не было. Я лично его волевым решением снял».
Тем не менее, в Америку вместе с тренером Мишиным фигуриста отпустили. Только ведь не мог мэтр приглядывать за 23-летним парнем и днем, и ночью! Да и вообще, в группе Мишина не считавшийся претендентом на медали Олимпиады Лутай был, скажем так, последним из тех, кому уделялось внимание тренера и работающей с ним в дуэте Татьяны Мишиной.
Безусловно, Лутай это чувствовал. Из родного Белгорода в Санкт-Петербург его привезла сестра, работающая тренером по фигурному катанию. Попасть в группу Мишина считалось высшим счастьем.
Только мэтр был занят подготовкой Евгения Плющенко сначала к Солт-Лейк-Сити, а затем – к Турину.
Затем Мишин сосредоточился на совсем юных фигуристах, которых видел олимпийскими чемпионами Сочи. На Лутая снова не оставалось времени. Хотя в минувшем сезоне и до Андрея дошли руки, и парень показал свои лучшие прокаты на чемпионате мира в Лос-Анджелесе. Мысленно он уже видел свою койку в олимпийской деревне Ванкувера, но тут объявил о возвращении в любительский спорт Плющенко.
О том, что Олимпиада Лутаю не светит, заявила такой авторитетный специалист, как Татьяна Тарасова. Ну, а после 10-го места на этапе Гран-при в Лейк-Плэсиде Андрей, возможно, решил, что не светит в спорте вообще ничего. Последствия известны.
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Re: НОВОСТИ || NEWS
by cekoni » 20 Nov 2009, 08:42
http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/509821.html
By CHRIS KNIGHT, Enterprise Senior Staff Writer
POSTED: November 19, 2009
Skater pleads not guilty, is released
LAKE PLACID - A Russian figure skater charged with stealing a car and driving drunk was released from the Essex County Jail Wednesday night pending a felony hearing today.
Wearing shackles and a black-and-white striped jail uniform, Andrei Lutai, 23, of St. Petersburg, Russia, appeared before village Justice Margaret Doran with his lawyer, Brian Barrett of Lake Placid, and U.S. Bobsled Team Manager Lenny Kasten, who served as a translator.
In addition to local media outlets, New York City-based reporters and camera crews from several Russian television news agencies were on hand in the North Elba Town Hall for the court session.
Vladimir Lenski, a reporter from Russia's Channel One, said Lutai's arrest is getting a lot of attention in Russia.
"It's not number one, but it is a big story," he said. "I think at this point it's more scandal than outrage."
Barrett entered not-guilty pleas on behalf of Lutai to charges of third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, both of which are felonies, and third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle and aggravated driving while intoxicated, misdemeanors.
Village police say Lutai stole a 2008 Chevrolet Impala from Central Garage around 10:45 p.m. Sunday. Employees of the business said they witnessed the theft and called police, who located the vehicle, pulled Lutai over and determined he was intoxicated. He had a blood alcohol content of .19 percent. The legal limit to drive in the state is .08 percent.
Lutai, an Olympic hopeful who finished 10th in the men's competition on this past weekend's Skate America event, had been in the Essex County Jail on $100,000 bail since his arrest.
Barrett told Judge Doran that Essex County District Attorney Julie Garcia had agreed to drop the felony charges.
"It was my understanding, through a conversation with Ms. Garcia (Wednesday morning), that the felony charges were going to be dropped," Barrett said Wednesday night.
He noted that his client wouldn't be able to leave the country if a felony charge is still pending.
"We were hoping to get Mr. Lutai back on his way to Russia on Friday," Barrett said.
Assistant District Attorney Brian Felton said prosecutors don't plan to proceed with a felony hearing, although they will bring Lutai to trial on the aggravated driving while intoxicated and unauthorized use of a vehicle charges.
Doran said she wasn't prepared to dismiss the felony charges without scheduling a hearing, which was set for 4 p.m. today.
Barrett asked the judge to release Lutai on his own recognizance.
"He is certainly not a flight risk," he said. "He'll come back and participate in any proceedings of this court if necessary. Hopefully the court would allow a waiver of appearance to allow me to stand in Mr. Lutai's shoes in future proceedings, if necessary."
Felton raised no objections to Lutai's release. He said the district attorney's office had received a letter from the Russian Consulate General's Office "that speaks highly of Mr. Lutai's character as well as his credibility."
Barrett noted that Lutai has no criminal history in Russia. Reference letters from his uncle and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia were also provided to the judge.
Doran agreed to release Lutai on his own recognizance, provided he appears in court today. She also suspended Lutai's driving privileges in New York state until the case is resolved.
After the court proceedings, Barrett said his client is eager to get home and continue his training.
"He just wants to get back to competing and doing what he does," Barrett said. "Ms. Garcia is working to make a very quick investigation into this matter so we can get Mr. Lutai on with his life and his training and hopefully a good Olympic career."
Barrett said earlier this week that there are conflicting reports from witnesses about whether Lutai was the one who actually stole the vehicle. He's also questioned whether police witnessed Lutai driving the car.
Barrett added another possible defense Wednesday night, suggesting Lutai may have been "involuntarily intoxicated."
"Involuntary intoxication - if somebody put an intoxicant in Mr. Lutai's drink - is an absolute defense to any criminal charge in the United States," Barrett said. "Given his history of not drinking at all before the night of the arrest leads me to believe he could have been possibly involuntarily intoxicated or an intoxicant slipped to him."
Speaking outside his business prior to the court session, Jerry Strack, owner of Central Garage, seemed to forgive Lutai for what happened.
"That guy made a mistake," he said. "Everybody's entitled to one mistake. Nobody got hurt and there was no damage (to the car)."
Strack is a member of the board of directors of the state Olympic Regional Development Authority, which hosted the Skate America event.
By CHRIS KNIGHT, Enterprise Senior Staff Writer
POSTED: November 19, 2009
Skater pleads not guilty, is released
LAKE PLACID - A Russian figure skater charged with stealing a car and driving drunk was released from the Essex County Jail Wednesday night pending a felony hearing today.
Wearing shackles and a black-and-white striped jail uniform, Andrei Lutai, 23, of St. Petersburg, Russia, appeared before village Justice Margaret Doran with his lawyer, Brian Barrett of Lake Placid, and U.S. Bobsled Team Manager Lenny Kasten, who served as a translator.
In addition to local media outlets, New York City-based reporters and camera crews from several Russian television news agencies were on hand in the North Elba Town Hall for the court session.
Vladimir Lenski, a reporter from Russia's Channel One, said Lutai's arrest is getting a lot of attention in Russia.
"It's not number one, but it is a big story," he said. "I think at this point it's more scandal than outrage."
Barrett entered not-guilty pleas on behalf of Lutai to charges of third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property, both of which are felonies, and third-degree unauthorized use of a vehicle and aggravated driving while intoxicated, misdemeanors.
Village police say Lutai stole a 2008 Chevrolet Impala from Central Garage around 10:45 p.m. Sunday. Employees of the business said they witnessed the theft and called police, who located the vehicle, pulled Lutai over and determined he was intoxicated. He had a blood alcohol content of .19 percent. The legal limit to drive in the state is .08 percent.
Lutai, an Olympic hopeful who finished 10th in the men's competition on this past weekend's Skate America event, had been in the Essex County Jail on $100,000 bail since his arrest.
Barrett told Judge Doran that Essex County District Attorney Julie Garcia had agreed to drop the felony charges.
"It was my understanding, through a conversation with Ms. Garcia (Wednesday morning), that the felony charges were going to be dropped," Barrett said Wednesday night.
He noted that his client wouldn't be able to leave the country if a felony charge is still pending.
"We were hoping to get Mr. Lutai back on his way to Russia on Friday," Barrett said.
Assistant District Attorney Brian Felton said prosecutors don't plan to proceed with a felony hearing, although they will bring Lutai to trial on the aggravated driving while intoxicated and unauthorized use of a vehicle charges.
Doran said she wasn't prepared to dismiss the felony charges without scheduling a hearing, which was set for 4 p.m. today.
Barrett asked the judge to release Lutai on his own recognizance.
"He is certainly not a flight risk," he said. "He'll come back and participate in any proceedings of this court if necessary. Hopefully the court would allow a waiver of appearance to allow me to stand in Mr. Lutai's shoes in future proceedings, if necessary."
Felton raised no objections to Lutai's release. He said the district attorney's office had received a letter from the Russian Consulate General's Office "that speaks highly of Mr. Lutai's character as well as his credibility."
Barrett noted that Lutai has no criminal history in Russia. Reference letters from his uncle and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia were also provided to the judge.
Doran agreed to release Lutai on his own recognizance, provided he appears in court today. She also suspended Lutai's driving privileges in New York state until the case is resolved.
After the court proceedings, Barrett said his client is eager to get home and continue his training.
"He just wants to get back to competing and doing what he does," Barrett said. "Ms. Garcia is working to make a very quick investigation into this matter so we can get Mr. Lutai on with his life and his training and hopefully a good Olympic career."
Barrett said earlier this week that there are conflicting reports from witnesses about whether Lutai was the one who actually stole the vehicle. He's also questioned whether police witnessed Lutai driving the car.
Barrett added another possible defense Wednesday night, suggesting Lutai may have been "involuntarily intoxicated."
"Involuntary intoxication - if somebody put an intoxicant in Mr. Lutai's drink - is an absolute defense to any criminal charge in the United States," Barrett said. "Given his history of not drinking at all before the night of the arrest leads me to believe he could have been possibly involuntarily intoxicated or an intoxicant slipped to him."
Speaking outside his business prior to the court session, Jerry Strack, owner of Central Garage, seemed to forgive Lutai for what happened.
"That guy made a mistake," he said. "Everybody's entitled to one mistake. Nobody got hurt and there was no damage (to the car)."
Strack is a member of the board of directors of the state Olympic Regional Development Authority, which hosted the Skate America event.
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Re: НОВОСТИ || NEWS
by cekoni » 20 Nov 2009, 08:44
http://spb.kp.ru/online/news/573456
Фигуриста Андрея Лутая выпустили из тюрьмы
С него сняли самое тяжелое обвинение - в угоне машины
Вчера вечером в американском Лейк-Плэсиде (сегодня ранним утром по московскому времени) состоялось второе заседание суда по делу петербургского фигуриста Андрея Лутая. Его исход внушает оптимизм: спортсмену отменили меру пресечения в виде ареста, даже не взяв назначенного раньше залога в сто тысяч долларов. Тому же из трех пунктов обвинения осталось всего два - незаконное управление автомобилем и езда в пьяном виде. Судя по всему, прокуратура отказалась от статьи об угоне машины.
- Это очень хороший результат, - полагает нью-йоркский адвокат Павел Лившиц. - Теперь можно смело прогнозировать, что россиянин отделается только штрафом. В каком размере? Не знаю. Но я думаю, что раз уж все идет так хорошо, штраф будет не громадным - тысяч десять-двадцать долларов.
Напомним, Андрея Лутая задержали вечером 15 ноября, через пять минут после того, как он сел за руль «Шевроле», якобы числящегося в угоне. Полиция заподозрила, что именно российских фигурист и похитил машину. К тому же, по уверениям копов, он был пьян. 23-летнему петербуржцу грозило до двадцати лет заключения, поэтому судья, особо не раздумывая, поместила парня под арест - его отправили в тюрьму в соседний город Эссекс.
На вчерашнее заседание суда Лутая привезли в серо-черной полосатой робе заключенного и в наручниках, пристегнутых к широкому поясу. На спине - аббревиатура Эссексой тюрьмы, написанная большими красными буквами. Правда, в зале заседаний руки Андрею сразу освободили. А после уже и не заковывали.
- Андрей страшно переживает, - рассказал вице-президент Федерации фигурного катания России Сергей Кононыхин, присутствовавший на заседании. - Это ведь первый случай в его жизни, когда он оказался в такой непростой ситуации. Но держится он достойно. Я надеюсь, он проявит свой спортивный характер и со всем справится.
Адвокат Брайан Барретт выглядел довольным. Он немного раскрыл секрет успеха: оказывается, между ним и прокуратурой шли долгие переговоры - в США это принято и не считается чем-то зазорным. В итоге и было снято обвинение в угоне.
- Если прокуратура выполнит все свои обещания, я думаю, что скоро мистер Лутай сможет вернуться на родину, приступить к тренировкам и поехать на Олимпийские игры, - объявил Барретт.
Между тем президент Федерации фигурного катания Валентин Писеев заявил, что препятствием для поездки Андрея Лутая на олимпиаду в Ванкувер может стать не столько его поведение в США, сколько низкие спортивные результаты.
- Андрей находится в плохой форме, он набрал лишний вес, слабо технически подготовлен, - объявил сегодня Писеев, приехав в петербургский дворец спорта «Юбилейный». - Мне несколько раз из-за этого приходилось снимать Лутая с соревнований.
Неудовольствие спортивного функционера вызвали и последние «достижения» фигуриста на «Скейт Америка», где Андрей занял позорное десятое место из двенадцати. Лутай отвратительно прыгал, падал, от его артистизма не осталось и следа. Правда, Писеев отметил, что это только его точка зрения. Например, тренер 23-летнего спортсмена Алексей Мишин считает, что все в порядке и подготовка к олимпиаде идет по плану.
В любом случае поездка Андрея в Ванкувер - под большим вопросом. К тому же, если американский суд сегодня признает
Фигуриста Андрея Лутая выпустили из тюрьмы
С него сняли самое тяжелое обвинение - в угоне машины
Вчера вечером в американском Лейк-Плэсиде (сегодня ранним утром по московскому времени) состоялось второе заседание суда по делу петербургского фигуриста Андрея Лутая. Его исход внушает оптимизм: спортсмену отменили меру пресечения в виде ареста, даже не взяв назначенного раньше залога в сто тысяч долларов. Тому же из трех пунктов обвинения осталось всего два - незаконное управление автомобилем и езда в пьяном виде. Судя по всему, прокуратура отказалась от статьи об угоне машины.
- Это очень хороший результат, - полагает нью-йоркский адвокат Павел Лившиц. - Теперь можно смело прогнозировать, что россиянин отделается только штрафом. В каком размере? Не знаю. Но я думаю, что раз уж все идет так хорошо, штраф будет не громадным - тысяч десять-двадцать долларов.
Напомним, Андрея Лутая задержали вечером 15 ноября, через пять минут после того, как он сел за руль «Шевроле», якобы числящегося в угоне. Полиция заподозрила, что именно российских фигурист и похитил машину. К тому же, по уверениям копов, он был пьян. 23-летнему петербуржцу грозило до двадцати лет заключения, поэтому судья, особо не раздумывая, поместила парня под арест - его отправили в тюрьму в соседний город Эссекс.
На вчерашнее заседание суда Лутая привезли в серо-черной полосатой робе заключенного и в наручниках, пристегнутых к широкому поясу. На спине - аббревиатура Эссексой тюрьмы, написанная большими красными буквами. Правда, в зале заседаний руки Андрею сразу освободили. А после уже и не заковывали.
- Андрей страшно переживает, - рассказал вице-президент Федерации фигурного катания России Сергей Кононыхин, присутствовавший на заседании. - Это ведь первый случай в его жизни, когда он оказался в такой непростой ситуации. Но держится он достойно. Я надеюсь, он проявит свой спортивный характер и со всем справится.
Адвокат Брайан Барретт выглядел довольным. Он немного раскрыл секрет успеха: оказывается, между ним и прокуратурой шли долгие переговоры - в США это принято и не считается чем-то зазорным. В итоге и было снято обвинение в угоне.
- Если прокуратура выполнит все свои обещания, я думаю, что скоро мистер Лутай сможет вернуться на родину, приступить к тренировкам и поехать на Олимпийские игры, - объявил Барретт.
Между тем президент Федерации фигурного катания Валентин Писеев заявил, что препятствием для поездки Андрея Лутая на олимпиаду в Ванкувер может стать не столько его поведение в США, сколько низкие спортивные результаты.
- Андрей находится в плохой форме, он набрал лишний вес, слабо технически подготовлен, - объявил сегодня Писеев, приехав в петербургский дворец спорта «Юбилейный». - Мне несколько раз из-за этого приходилось снимать Лутая с соревнований.
Неудовольствие спортивного функционера вызвали и последние «достижения» фигуриста на «Скейт Америка», где Андрей занял позорное десятое место из двенадцати. Лутай отвратительно прыгал, падал, от его артистизма не осталось и следа. Правда, Писеев отметил, что это только его точка зрения. Например, тренер 23-летнего спортсмена Алексей Мишин считает, что все в порядке и подготовка к олимпиаде идет по плану.
В любом случае поездка Андрея в Ванкувер - под большим вопросом. К тому же, если американский суд сегодня признает
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Новости ВНЕ льда || News OFF the ice
by cekoni » 21 Nov 2009, 11:11
http://news.mail.ru/society/3067803/
20.11, 11:36 Росбалт
Знаменитый фигурист Ягудин стал отцом
МОСКВА, 20 ноября. Четырехкратный чемпион мира и победитель Олимпиады 29-летний Алексей Ягудин сегодня впервые стал отцом.
Как сообщает Life News, невеста фигуриста Татьяна Тотьмянина, на которой он намерен жениться в ближайшие несколько месяцев, подарила ему дочку ростом 47 см и весом 2720 граммов. Девочку назвали Лизой.
Отмечается, что роды проходили в элитной московской клинике.
Татьяне сделали кесарево сечение, врачи рекомендовали его из-за травм головы, которые Тотьмянина перенесла в прошлом.
«Я уже держал дочку на руках! — признался Ягудин. — Побывал в палате. Буду навещать, хотя в больнице сейчас карантин. Слава Богу, все живы и здоровы, все хорошо! Имя девочке выбирали совместно. Были разные варианты, конечно, и Анабель, и Николь, но потом подумали — все-таки всю жизнь потом с таким именем жить».
До восьмого месяца беременности дуэт знаменитых фигуристов появлялся на светских мероприятиях, до девятого месяца 28-летняя Тотьмянина водила машину. Алексей ни на шаг не отходил от невесты и заранее закупил необходимые детские вещи.
Сейчас мама и малышка находятся в роддоме. Счастливый Ягудин заберет Татьяну из роддома через несколько дней...
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http://news.mail.ru/society/3067803/
20.11.2009.
Famous figure skater Yagudin became the father
Four-time world champion and winner of the Olympics, 29-year-old Alexei Yagudin is the first time became a father.
According to Life News, bride skater Tatiana Totmianina, on which he intends to marry in the next few months, gave him a daughter growing 47 cm and weighing 2,720 grams. Girl is named Lisa...
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Congratulations!
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20.11, 11:36 Росбалт
Знаменитый фигурист Ягудин стал отцом
МОСКВА, 20 ноября. Четырехкратный чемпион мира и победитель Олимпиады 29-летний Алексей Ягудин сегодня впервые стал отцом.
Как сообщает Life News, невеста фигуриста Татьяна Тотьмянина, на которой он намерен жениться в ближайшие несколько месяцев, подарила ему дочку ростом 47 см и весом 2720 граммов. Девочку назвали Лизой.
Отмечается, что роды проходили в элитной московской клинике.
Татьяне сделали кесарево сечение, врачи рекомендовали его из-за травм головы, которые Тотьмянина перенесла в прошлом.
«Я уже держал дочку на руках! — признался Ягудин. — Побывал в палате. Буду навещать, хотя в больнице сейчас карантин. Слава Богу, все живы и здоровы, все хорошо! Имя девочке выбирали совместно. Были разные варианты, конечно, и Анабель, и Николь, но потом подумали — все-таки всю жизнь потом с таким именем жить».
До восьмого месяца беременности дуэт знаменитых фигуристов появлялся на светских мероприятиях, до девятого месяца 28-летняя Тотьмянина водила машину. Алексей ни на шаг не отходил от невесты и заранее закупил необходимые детские вещи.
Сейчас мама и малышка находятся в роддоме. Счастливый Ягудин заберет Татьяну из роддома через несколько дней...
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http://news.mail.ru/society/3067803/
20.11.2009.
Famous figure skater Yagudin became the father
Four-time world champion and winner of the Olympics, 29-year-old Alexei Yagudin is the first time became a father.
According to Life News, bride skater Tatiana Totmianina, on which he intends to marry in the next few months, gave him a daughter growing 47 cm and weighing 2,720 grams. Girl is named Lisa...
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Re: Новости ВНЕ льда || News OFF the ice
by cekoni » 21 Nov 2009, 11:51
http://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.co ... l?nav=5008
By CHRIS KNIGHT, Enterprise Senior Staff Writer
POSTED: November 20, 2009
Judge won’t drop felony charges against skater
LAKE PLACID - Village Justice Margaret Doran has refused to dismiss felony charges against a Russian figure skater accused of stealing a car and driving drunk, complicating his plan to return home today.
Andrei Lutai, 23, of St. Petersburg, Russia, appeared in village court late Thursday afternoon for a felony hearing.
Lutai was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly stole a Chevy Impala from Central Garage on Main Street and drove the vehicle while intoxicated. He spent three days in the Essex County Jail before he was released of his own recognizance Wednesday night.
Lutai's attorney, Brian Barrett of Lake Placid, asked Doran to dismiss the two felony charges his client is facing - third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Barrett also provided the judge with an affidavit from Central Garage owner Jerry Strack, who's asking prosecutors to abandon any charges against Lutai stemming from the alleged theft of the vehicle.
But Doran said she hadn't received a motion to reduce, withdraw or dismiss the felony charges from Essex County District Attorney Julie Garcia. Complicating matters further, no one from the district attorney's office showed up for the hearing.
Barrett said he had a conversation with Assistant District Attorney Brian Felton earlier in the day and was told prosecutors would not be attending the court session, which he interpreted as meaning they would not be pursuing the felony counts.
Barrett said Doran has the discretion to dismiss the felony complaints. Prosecutors could levy those charges against Lutai again at a later date, he said.
"He's served more jail time than any of my clients on a first-time DWI ever has before," Barrett said. "This is going to pose an extraordinary problem if the felony complaints are not dismissed."
With the felonies still pending, Barrett said Lutai may not be able to leave the country as he had planned to do today.
"An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainer would be placed on him," Barrett told the judge. "He'll be taken into immigration custody. He'll be taken to the Batavia Federal Detention Center and it's my experience in dealing with them down there, it is very draconious."
Doran said she was in a "very awkward position," but refused to dismiss the felony charges against Lutai without a motion from the DA's Office.
"I believe the courts' hands are tied," Doran said. "I cannot reduce the felony charges."
Lutai, an Olympic hopeful who was in Lake Placid to compete in this past weekend's Skate America event, is also facing misdemeanor counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
After the hearing was adjourned, Barrett said Lutai could try to leave the country but said federal immigration officials could place a detention hold on him.
"I'm hopeful they won't do that," he said.
Barrett also targeted Garcia, saying she was distracted and upset because she just lost her re-election bid.
"She just doesn't want to participate in the proceedings and she's working actively to jam this client up, which is an extreme disappointment to me and other individuals in Lake Placid and Essex County," Barrett said. "This is an absolute abuse of process, and embarrassing that the district attorney would do this."
Garcia said she was "still in the process of evaluating the case" and had no additional comment on the charges against Lutai.
Asked to respond to Barrett's allegations, Garcia said the case is being handled like any other case.
"I think Mr. Barrett's comments are unfair and unprofessional, and I'm really disappointed he would say such a thing," she said.
By CHRIS KNIGHT, Enterprise Senior Staff Writer
POSTED: November 20, 2009
Judge won’t drop felony charges against skater
LAKE PLACID - Village Justice Margaret Doran has refused to dismiss felony charges against a Russian figure skater accused of stealing a car and driving drunk, complicating his plan to return home today.
Andrei Lutai, 23, of St. Petersburg, Russia, appeared in village court late Thursday afternoon for a felony hearing.
Lutai was arrested Sunday night after he allegedly stole a Chevy Impala from Central Garage on Main Street and drove the vehicle while intoxicated. He spent three days in the Essex County Jail before he was released of his own recognizance Wednesday night.
Lutai's attorney, Brian Barrett of Lake Placid, asked Doran to dismiss the two felony charges his client is facing - third-degree grand larceny and third-degree criminal possession of stolen property. Barrett also provided the judge with an affidavit from Central Garage owner Jerry Strack, who's asking prosecutors to abandon any charges against Lutai stemming from the alleged theft of the vehicle.
But Doran said she hadn't received a motion to reduce, withdraw or dismiss the felony charges from Essex County District Attorney Julie Garcia. Complicating matters further, no one from the district attorney's office showed up for the hearing.
Barrett said he had a conversation with Assistant District Attorney Brian Felton earlier in the day and was told prosecutors would not be attending the court session, which he interpreted as meaning they would not be pursuing the felony counts.
Barrett said Doran has the discretion to dismiss the felony complaints. Prosecutors could levy those charges against Lutai again at a later date, he said.
"He's served more jail time than any of my clients on a first-time DWI ever has before," Barrett said. "This is going to pose an extraordinary problem if the felony complaints are not dismissed."
With the felonies still pending, Barrett said Lutai may not be able to leave the country as he had planned to do today.
"An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement detainer would be placed on him," Barrett told the judge. "He'll be taken into immigration custody. He'll be taken to the Batavia Federal Detention Center and it's my experience in dealing with them down there, it is very draconious."
Doran said she was in a "very awkward position," but refused to dismiss the felony charges against Lutai without a motion from the DA's Office.
"I believe the courts' hands are tied," Doran said. "I cannot reduce the felony charges."
Lutai, an Olympic hopeful who was in Lake Placid to compete in this past weekend's Skate America event, is also facing misdemeanor counts of aggravated driving while intoxicated and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
After the hearing was adjourned, Barrett said Lutai could try to leave the country but said federal immigration officials could place a detention hold on him.
"I'm hopeful they won't do that," he said.
Barrett also targeted Garcia, saying she was distracted and upset because she just lost her re-election bid.
"She just doesn't want to participate in the proceedings and she's working actively to jam this client up, which is an extreme disappointment to me and other individuals in Lake Placid and Essex County," Barrett said. "This is an absolute abuse of process, and embarrassing that the district attorney would do this."
Garcia said she was "still in the process of evaluating the case" and had no additional comment on the charges against Lutai.
Asked to respond to Barrett's allegations, Garcia said the case is being handled like any other case.
"I think Mr. Barrett's comments are unfair and unprofessional, and I'm really disappointed he would say such a thing," she said.
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Re: Новости ВНЕ льда || News OFF the ice
by cekoni » 21 Nov 2009, 21:53
http://www.wptz.com/news/21679527/detail.html
POSTED: 5:15 pm EST November 20, 2009
Figure Skater Allowed To Leave U.S.
Russian Held On Felony Charges
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- The young Russian figure skater accused of stealing a car and driving drunk in Lake Placid, N.Y., is headed back home to Russia.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement cleared the way for Andrey Lutai, 23, to return to his native country.
Lutai pleaded not guilty to felony grand larceny and DWI charges Wednesday.
Essex County District Attorney Julia Garcia told Newschannel Five that Lutai was allowed to leave even though he still faces all charges. Garcia said the District Attorney's office is still evaluating the case.
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POSTED: 5:15 pm EST November 20, 2009
Figure Skater Allowed To Leave U.S.
Russian Held On Felony Charges
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. -- The young Russian figure skater accused of stealing a car and driving drunk in Lake Placid, N.Y., is headed back home to Russia.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement cleared the way for Andrey Lutai, 23, to return to his native country.
Lutai pleaded not guilty to felony grand larceny and DWI charges Wednesday.
Essex County District Attorney Julia Garcia told Newschannel Five that Lutai was allowed to leave even though he still faces all charges. Garcia said the District Attorney's office is still evaluating the case.
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