Ekaterina Fomina

Case Summary

Ekaterina Fomina, a former correspondent of Vazhnye Istorii, was prosecuted in absentia for spreading 'fakes' about the Armed Forces, related to an interview with serviceman Daniil Frolkin. She was sentenced in absentia to eight and a half years imprisonment.

Charges (1)

1. Spreading deliberately false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Former correspondent of Vazhnye Istorii.
• Prosecuted for 'fakes' related to an interview with a serviceman.
• Sentenced in absentia to eight and a half years.
• The serviceman involved also received a suspended sentence.

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