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Articles with tag "Court case"

Loose lips sink ships

Russian Pensioner Jailed for Treason Over Ukrainian Intelligence-Sharing

The intelligence officer sought information about military equipment and a Russian district on the border with eastern Ukraine.
Homegrown Russophobia

Calvey Case: While Two Foreigners Are Under House Arrest, Their Three Russian Colleagues Remain in Jail

Vagan Abgaryan, Maxim Vladimirov and Ivan Zyuzin haven’t seen their families since February.
Square one

Russian Theater Director Serebrennikov’s Fraud Case to Be Re-Tried, Court Says

The decision overturns last month's move to return the case to prosecutors.
found dead

Ex-Head of Alrosa's Flooded Russian Mine Found Dead in Custody

A regional branch of the federal Investigative Committee said there were indications the death of Alexei Burkser had been suicide.
Disturbing the peace

Russian Football Fan Jailed for Punching Riot Police Officer in Stadium Brawl

Several FC Zenit fans have landed in legal trouble over the brawl outside Gazprom Arena.
r-e-s-p-e-c-t

Most Russians Charged for 'Disrespecting' Authorities Insulted Putin – Rights Group

“The amount and the degree of public criticism of the president have exceeded the limit of the Kremlin's patience,” the group said.
rare reversal

Russia Quashes Jail Sentence for Actor Ustinov Following Public Outcry

The 23-year-old was found guilty of injuring a police officer during his arrest at an Aug. 3 rally in Moscow.
'temporarily excommunicated'

Russian Priest Who Adopted 70 Children Charged With Pedophilia

Several of the priest's adopted children plan to demonstrate in his support.
stolen painting

Court Jails Man Who Walked Out of Moscow Art Gallery With $1 Million Masterpiece

He pleaded guilty to the theft before a Moscow court and plans to appeal his sentence.
'Mass unrest'

Moscow Protesters Sentenced in ‘New Bolotnaya’ Case

YouTube blogger and political science student Yegor Zhukov now faces new charges of calling for extremist activity.
From every corner

Who Is Speaking Out Against the Moscow Protest Prosecutions?

Clergymen, actors, teachers and other professionals have signed open letters in support of the individuals swept up in the crackdown.
Contentious case

Russian Court to Review Actor's Jailing After Public Outcry

Ustinov could potentially be freed from custody this week. 
Set free

Moscow Protester Released as Russians Campaign Against Prosecutions

Gubaidulin had been held on suspicion of throwing a plastic bottle at police during one of this summer's Moscow election protests.
Business dispute

How the Michael Calvey Case Has Unfolded So Far

The saga that triggered unease among Russia’s business community and stoked tensions between Moscow and Washington may soon be over.
growing backlash

More than 120 Priests Urge Russia to Drop Prosecutions of Moscow Protesters

The jail sentences “look increasingly like the intimidation of Russian citizens than a fair ruling against the defendants,” the open letter says.
business dispute

Russia May Drop Case Against U.S. Investor Calvey – Kommersant

Baring Vostok executives were detained in February on embezzlement charges, which they denied.
Ustinov verdict

Russian Actors Launch Flashmob in Support of Colleague Jailed Over Moscow Protests

Actors have adopted the phrase “I/We Are Pavel Ustinov,” borrowing from this summer's campaign in support of a jailed journalist.
Illicit carry-on

Russia Fines U.S. Student With Drug Possession Over Medical Marijuana

She was allegedly found in possession of 19.05 grams of cannabis during an airport search.
Contentious case

Actor Jailed for ‘Spraining’ Policeman’s Shoulder at Moscow Election Protests

Pavel Ustinov has said he was merely a bystander at the Aug. 3 protest. 
Blacklisted

Moscow Student Protester Declared ‘Extremist’ Ahead of Verdict

Linguists say an FSB expert “manipulated” and “plucked” Zhukov’s words out of context.
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