Usman Akramovich Baratov

Case Summary

Usman Baratov was sentenced to 4 years in a general regime colony for inciting hatred or enmity in a social media post. The post commented on rising egg prices in Russia and was deemed offensive to participants in the Special Military Operation in Ukraine.

Charges (2)

1. Inciting hatred or enmity
2. Violence against a prison employee

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Posted a meme about egg prices on social media
• Meme deemed offensive to participants in the SMO
• Reported being beaten and possibly drugged during arrest

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