Comments on: Boxing champion Almazbek Raimkulov is arrested

By: Kyrgyz

Kyrgyz — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:54:34 +0000

During the interview to Gazeta.kg (http://www.gazeta.kg/interview/2007-12-03/1977) Almazbek confirmed he was arrested for DUI and refuted different speculations about Kyrgyz flag:

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By: Asel

Asel — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:40:36 +0000

Michael,
I am more inclined to believe that his relatives did not tell the real reason of why Raimkulov was detained because they did not want him to look bad in the eyes of the people who were very proud of him. That is where the misinformation come from, I guess. I myself hate drunk drivers who cause death of other innocent people. It is a big problem in Kyrgyzstan now, where most of them don’t get punished and easily get away bribing policemen. I wish the law worked in our region properly so that drunk people never drive.

By: Asel

Asel — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 08:21:32 +0000

Ignatius, I did not make it up myself, I heard this information on local TV news. Raimkulov’s sister, who lives in Kyrgyzstan, allegedly said that he was detained because he refused to fight under American flag. I really have no clue what happened there, and there so many rumours going on now regarding the issue. but again, I am too far to come to any conclusion now, the only thing which is important now is to investigate what really the case is. And if he is guilty, he must get punished to full extent. All should be equal before the law and be responsible for their actions.

By: Michael Hancock

Michael Hancock — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 17:08:32 +0000

Is everyone just assuming that he’s innocent of the charges? Unlike in Central Asia, our police actually try to stop crime. They generally don’t take bribes, and will arrest anyone who attempts to bribe them. I’m assuming that this great boxer [I’m sure he’s incredible] actually was drinking and driving, and that is a serious offense in the United States. It has nothing to do with us being crazy Americans and I hardly think that being held by the police for drunk driving is ‘abuse.’ In fact, I can assure you that Raimkulov has now learned just how posh the prison and jail situation in America is in comparison with their counterparts in Central Asia.

However, I am glad to see his countrymen supporting him. But if you really want to help him, consider the fact that these charges are probably legit and that someone should speak with Raimkulov about the consequences of driving while intoxicated. The only reason this news is plastered across CNN is because he was caught without killing anyone. If he’d run over some people, or killed others in a car accident, the citizens of Las Vegas would want blood, I’m sure.

I recall drunk drivers in Kazakhstan being very lightly punished, when they were punished at all. And generally, the police were not the punishers, but members of the driver’s mahalla or neighborhood. It should be the same way for Raimkulov. He’s not an innocent victim.

By: Ignatius

Ignatius — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 14:20:24 +0000

Just so you know, Asel has posted a lot of false information. It is a matter of public record that Almaz “Kid Diamond” Raiymkulov was not arrested for refusing to fight under the U.S. flag. He was arrested for DUI. He could have prevented his arrest by taking care of his business. He didn’t. There is no reason to protest. There is no reason to deal with people like Kathleen M. Dickson. Please don’t drink and drive!

By: kyrgyzstan.neweurasia.net » Raimkulov, we are with you!

kyrgyzstan.neweurasia.net » Raimkulov, we are with you! — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 13:10:23 +0000

[…] is just to give an update to what is going on with the investigation of Almazbek Raimkulov’s case, who was detained in Las-Vegas about two weeks …. First, the president Kurmanbek Bakiev believes that the top priority of the state should be […]

By: Kathleen M. Dickson

Kathleen M. Dickson — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:32:34 +0000

Most people in the United States are arrested for one of two reasons: Either they are Africans or they are Human and Civil Rights Dissidents.

I am a scientist and I was arrested and falsely accused of being a terrorist. The “government” also took away my right to Free Speech.

Kindly inform your people that American “Democracy” is nonsense.

Sorry about your boxer and for his abuses by these crazy Americans. [Comment edited due to offensive and inflammatory content - URL removed for the same reasons]

Kathleen M. Dickson
Former Pfizer Analytical Chemist
http://www.actionlyme.org
Pawcatuc, Connecticut, “USA”

By: Aibeque

Aibeque — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:28:28 +0000

An interesting comment

By: Asel

Asel — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:16:44 +0000

Hello Aijamal
Nice to meet you! Go to kg-ordo.net and you will see the discussion about Almazbek Raimkulov, there you can find his address and telephone number.

By: Aibeque

Aibeque — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:37:52 +0000

We hope for the best…