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Articles with tag "court cases"

Standing trial

Russian Police Face Prison Time for Refusing to Break Up Ingushetia Protests

The officers' lawyer says they tried to talk with protest leaders rather than use force to disperse the protests.
Dystopian drama

Russian Journalist Found Guilty Over 'Mind-Controlling' Orwell Reference

This is the first time that a journalist has been tried under a law that punishes media for “affecting the human subconscious.”
Frozen assets

London Court Blocks Assets of Russian Oligarch Boris Mints

Assets worth $572 million were frozen by the court.
charges dropped

Ukraine Drops Fraud Charges Against Sarkisov Brothers

The owners of the RESO-Garantia insurer had been accused of illegal dealings by Ukrainian businessman Lev Khlyavich.
Long read

Crime, Torture and Punishment in a Moscow Suburb

Viktor Lukyan, sentenced to six years for murder, had little chance of a fair trial under a system that presumes defendants are guilty.
Espionage case

Putin Aide’s Assistant Sent Classified Info Abroad Before Treason Arrest – Reports

Alexander Vorobyov may have used his personal connections to get access to classified documents.
Treason arrest

Putin Aide’s Assistant Detained on Treason Charges

A government website says Putin had sent the assistant a letter of appreciation last year.
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.
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