Gaevsky Andrey Yurievich

Case Summary

Andrey Gaevsky, a musician and journalist from Moscow, was accused of spreading false information about the Russian army due to a VK post criticizing the Kременчуг attack. In June 2024, the court released him from criminal liability and ordered compulsory psychiatric treatment.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for reasons of political hatred

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of spreading false information about the Russian army via a VK post.
• Initially detained and pressured to sign a confession.
• The court ordered compulsory psychiatric treatment.
• Suffers from a disability (II group).

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