Voynov's wife, victim of abuse, facing potential deportation due to her husband's trial.

The Slava Voynov trial has taken a turn that could see his wife, Marta Varlamova, at risk of deportation. Varlamova has refused to testify against her husband in the case, and now the judge in the case, Judge Eric Taylor, has stated he will be holding her in contempt of court unless the domestic abuse counselling she has agreed to undergo compels her to change her mind. Taylor also warned Varlamova and her attorney, Michael Walsh, that contempt of court could have a direct impact on her immigration status, and could potentially result in deportation, While it is important that Varlamova testify if her husband did indeed do the things he's accused, threatening a victim's immigration status seems immoral. Walsh made this statement regarding the issue back in March:

“Ms. Varlamova has legitimate concerns about her privacy and her personal well-being and desires to avoid the emotional trauma, embarrassment and destruction of her privacy that would result from being compelled to testify in this case.” said Walsh. “She is not willing to answer any questions ‘concerning’ the subject matter of this case.”

Varlamova will now undergo domestic violence counselling through the NHLPA.