Nikolay Usov

Case Summary

Nikolay Usov was initially fined twice for discrediting the Russian army through anti-war posts and pickets. He was later convicted under a criminal charge for the same offense and sentenced to 1.5 years of compulsory labour, along with a ban on administering websites, later increased by one month on appeal.

Charges (1)

1. Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Fined twice under administrative article for discrediting the army.
• Sentenced to 1.5 years of compulsory labour for discrediting the army.
• Two-year ban on administering websites imposed.
• Appeal court increased sentence by one month.

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