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4 September 2003. Pichugin sends a statement to the Procuracy General in which he refuses to take part in any investigative measure and orders his lawyers to do likewise. Defence lawyer Georgiy Kaganer explains that the statement was prompted "by the unprecedented number of flagrant breaches of the law, committed both during the investigation and during court hearings". 18 September 2003. Pichugin's lawyers announce that testimony from a serial murderer, Igor Korovnikov, has appeared in the case. Korovnikov claims knowledge of Pichugin's complicity in the crimes of which he is charged. Testimony similar to Korovnikov's also appears from members of his gang - Denis Erbes, Vladimir Kabanets and Igor Popov, serving lengthy terms in a high-security prison. 9 October 2003. Procuracy General officials search Pichugin's office. 15 October 2003. Over 100 members of the Russian State Duma sign a letter to Olga Solopova, acting chairwoman of the Basmannyy District Court of the Moscow central administrative area, requesting that the complaint by Pichugin's lawyers about the use of a mind-altering substance on 14 July be heard in open court. 17 October 2003. The Basmannyy Court in Moscow rejects the complaint about unlawful questioning and use of a mind-altering substance. The hearing is in camera, at the prosecution's request. 21 October 2003. The Procuracy General summons Father Ioann, Pichugin's confessor, for questioning after he seeks permission to visit Pichugin. 12 November 2003. The Basmannyy Court further remands Pichugin in custody until 19 February 2004. 20 November 2003. Pichugin's lawyers lodge an application at the European Court of Human Rights. It cites "failure by the Procuracy General to hold an immediate medical examination" of the defendant, and also "repeated refusals to provide medical first aid for Pichugin". On the same day the Moscow City Court rejects a defence challenge to the Basmannyy Court ruling that the refusal to provide immediate medical attention after the use of a mind-altering substance was lawful. The hearing continues for over two hours, but the judges need just 40 seconds to reach their decision. 29 December 2003. In response to a note of 10 June, the Ministry of Internal Affairs informs investigating officer Burtovoy that checks have found that Yukos shareholders and Pichugin are highly likely to have been complicit in Gorin's death. 22 January 2004. In response to the 10 June note, the FSB notifies Burtovoy that "information received during operational and detective work indicates that Gorin's death would benefit Pichugin". 26 January 2004. The prosecution announces that the preliminary investigation is complete. 11 February 2004. The Basmannyy Court remands Aleksey Pichugin in custody for a further two months - until 19 April. The defence ask the court to note in the case a diagnosis of diabetes and possibly tuberculosis in Pichugin, who during his time on remand has lost 30 kg. The court refuses.
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