Akimushkin Alexander Vladimirovich

Case Summary

Alexander Vladimirovich Akimushkin, a blogger, was sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in prison for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces. He was previously fined for similar offenses and criticized Putin and the war in Ukraine on social media.

Charges (1)

1. Public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Previously fined for discrediting the Russian Armed Forces.
• Criticized Putin and the war in Ukraine on social media.
• Identified himself as a 'citizen of the USSR'.
• Admitted guilt and the case was reviewed in a special order.

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