Gregory Markus Severin Vinter

Case Summary

Gregory Markus Severin Vinter, an activist and human rights defender, was sentenced to 3 years in a general regime colony. He was convicted for spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces based on political hatred.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the execution by state bodies of the Russian Federation of their powers on the grounds of political, ideological, racial, national or religious hatred or enmity, or on the grounds of hatred or enmity towards any social group

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Former coordinator of the Vologda branch of the movement "For Human Rights"
• Accused of spreading false information about Russian troops in Bucha and Irpen
• Previously convicted on charges of insulting authority and spreading false information
• Commented about warcrimes on Vkontakte

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