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Russian Police Major Falls From Window After Testifying Against Boss — Reports

The officer was reportedly a witness in a criminal case against her former boss, who’s suspected of extorting from subordinates.

A Timeline of Russia’s Crackdown Since the Constitutional Reform Vote

High-profile arrests and sentences for activists, journalists and government officials.

Police Raids Target Moscow Opposition Activists Planning Constitution Rally

A member of exiled oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s Open Russia pro-democracy movement has been detained.

standing in solidarity

Crusading Ex-Cop's Arrest Sparks Police Pushback in Russia

The rare public outcry among Russia's 750,000-strong police force could eventually spell trouble for the Kremlin.

online solidarity

Officers Launch Flashmob to Demand Freedom for Russia’s ‘Police Ombudsman’

The founder of a popular online community that reports abuse within law enforcement was jailed on extortion charges.

‘HONOR DEFAMED’

Russian Police Officer Fired Over Morgue Selfies

Vyacheslav Gorneyev took the photo in a forensic facility in Moscow.

SERIOUS CHARGES

U.S. Ex-Marine on Trial for Attacking Moscow Police

Trevor Reed allegedly attacked police after he became very intoxicated.

what's in a name?

Russian Police Turn to ‘Name Profiling’ to Spot Criminals

“My data says that five out of 10 Sergeis could be criminals. Plus, these people are usually gay,” psychologist Boris Khigir says.

BIRTHDAY TRAGEDY

Three Die at Moscow Party After Dry Ice Thrown Into Pool

The chemical was meant to create special effects for the celebration.

24-Year-Old Russian Dies After Police 'Revive' Him With Taser

Dmitry Kharchenko had fallen asleep in the back of a taxi when officers used a taser to try and wake him up.

blood on the tracks

Russian Police Charged Over Musician's Gruesome Beheading

Before his death, the 25-year-old drummer had recorded a video claiming that police planted drugs on him and forced him to confess.

Humor is subjective

Popular Russian Stand-Up Comic Flees Russia After Police Probe

Alexander Dolgopolov is being investigated over a joke that allegedly hurt a viewer's "religious feelings."

desperate times

Siberian Policeman Fired for Pouring Whiskey Into Windshield-Wiper Tank

When you're out of windshield-wiper fluid, you have to improvise.

Delayed Repercussions

Criminal Case Opened Against Cops Who Arrested Russian Journalist Golunov

The officers face charges of abuse of power over Golunov's arrest on falsified drug charges in June.

sexual violence

Russian Policemen Jailed for Gang Raping Junior Colleague

The three officers attacked and raped their 23-year-old victim at a police office.

Russian Special Forces Show Fifth-Graders How to Beat Crowds

The demonstration took place under a banner reading “life for the motherland, honor to no one!”

Psychological trauma

Russian Child Witnessing Father’s Violent Arrest Was Tortured, European Court Rules

The unanimous ruling said that witnessing torture against a loved one is a form of torture in itself.

Drunken Moscow Man Attacks Policeman With Cat, Faces Prison Time

When all else fails, throw a cat at your enemy.

worst commute ever

Mass Raids Target St. Petersburg Bus, Taxi Drivers During Rush Hour

Passengers got out of their taxis and continued their journey on foot with luggage in tow, eyewitnesses said.

Why Are Russian Cops Killing Themselves?

Experts say systemic problems of low pay, overwork and bullying are driving police officers to take desperate measures.

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