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Articles with tag "court cases"

Abyzov investigation

Drugs Found in Arrested Russian Ex-Minister’s Apartment, Investigators Claim

Former minister Mikhail Abyzov faces up to 20 years behind bars on suspicion of embezzling $62 million.
Verdict reached

Russians, Opposition Figures Sentenced Over Role in 2016 Montenegro Coup Attempt

One of the aims of the coup attempt was to prevent Montenegro from joining NATO.
No vacancy

Czech Court Says Hotel Owner Rightly Banned Russians Over Crimea

The hotel owner protested Moscow’s annexation of Crimea in spring 2014 by banning Russian tourists.
Russian Agent

Admitted Russian Agent Butina to Be Sentenced in U.S., Faces Deportation

"Butina was not a spy in the traditional sense," prosecutors said in their memo.
Spying charges

Russian Court Sentences Norwegian National to 14 Years for Espionage

A Russian court found Frode Berg guilty of espionage on Russian nuclear submarines.
FSB espionage

Russia Jails Last FSB Scandal Suspect for Treason

Ex-FSB operative Dmitry Dokuchayev was the last of four high-profile figures to receive treason sentences in a case linked to U.S. election hacking.
Corrupt Bargain

Ex-Mayor of Vladivostok Receives Long Jail Term for Corruption

Igor Pushkaryov was charged with arranging a large-scale deal between the local government and his relatives' company.
Human rights

Russia Violated Navalny’s Rights With House Arrest, European Court Rules

Navalny's supporters have said the monthslong house arrest was part of a politically motivated investigation.
Corruption case

Russian Court Seizes $160M of Ex-Official’s Property

Alexander Shestun, who campaigned against garbage dumps outside Moscow, faces charges including embezzlement.
Political arrest

Russian Director Serebrennikov Released on Bail After 1.5 Years of House Arrest

Supporters of the Gogol Center's artistic director say the charges levied against him are politically motivated.
Whitewashed

Russian Media Ordered to Delete News Linking Lawmaker to Crime Boss

Five outlets accused the deputy of raising funds for the release of criminal boss Young Shakro.
Foot-dragging

Ombudsman Titov Appeals to Russian Authorities Over Detained Businessmen

Russian businessmen can spend as long as three years in detention before their trials begin.
Misogynist memes

Anti-Women Blogger’s Hate Speech Sentence Overturned in Russia

The blogger was sentenced for inciting hatred against women online last year.
Chill out

Russian Court Dismisses Lawsuit of Offended Reebok Ad Viewer

The provocative slogan “encroaches on men’s rights,” the plaintiff’s representative said.
online mistake

Court Returns Case of Detained American Teacher to Prosecutors

The judge in the case has decided to release Gaylen Grandstaff from the pre-detention facility before the second hearing.
'Kangaroo court'

U.S. Asks Russia for Proof Detained Ex-Marine Is a Spy

If found guilty of espionage, U.S. citizen Paul Whelan could be imprisoned for up to 20 years.
LONG READ

An Oligarch, His Mistress and Courts in Krasnodar

How Russia’s wealthy are taking advantage of the country’s legal system by shifting their court cases to a southern region.
Report Highlights

3 Takeaways From The Moscow Times’ Investigation Into Krasnodar’s Shady Courts

How Russia’s wealthy are taking advantage of the country’s legal system by shifting their court cases to a southern region.
Sitting out

Putin Won't Intervene Over Detained U.S. Investor, Kremlin Says

The president's decision comes a day after Baring Vostok's appeal for him to get involved in Michael Calvey's case.
Calvey Case

Kremlin Says It Is Following Situation with Calvey's Detention Very Closely

Calvey's detention is beyond Vladimir Putin's remit, his spokesman says.
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