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Russian Court Upholds 27-Year Jail Term of Pro-War Blogger's Killer

A St. Petersburg court in January sentenced Daria Trepova to 27 years in prison over the killing of the prominent pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky.

Daria Trepova Sentenced to 27 Years for Pro-War Blogger's Killing

The sentence for the assassination of Vladlen Tatarsky is the harshest known sentence handed down to a woman in modern Russian history.

‘I Was Sent to My Death’: Daria Trepova, Facing 28 Years for Pro-War Blogger's Killing, Maintains Innocence

When her verdict is announced this week, Trepova is widely expected to receive a lengthy prison term in what observers have called disproportionate.

Suspect in Pro-War Blogger's Killing Admits Partial Guilt

Prosecutors say Darya Trepova knowingly gave blogger Vladlen Tatarsky a statuette rigged with explosives during an event at a cafe in April.

Russia Says Former Bolshevik Party Leader Behind Pro-War Blogger’s Murder

Roman Popkov has previously denied involvement in the assassination of Vladlen Tatarsky.

Evan Gershkovich’s Interviewee Detained in Russia – Reports

The Yekaterinburg-based PR expert Yaroslav Shirshikov aided Gershkovich with his reporting shortly before his arrest on spying charges.

Eyewitnesses Describe ‘Bomb Jokes’ Moments Before Cafe Blast That Killed Military Blogger

One audience member told The Moscow Times that Vladlen Tatarsky said: “No worries, bring it here, we'll check it."

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