Alexei Melnikov

Case Summary

Alexei Melnikov was sentenced to seven years in prison for calls to terrorism and incitement to hatred, based on his social media posts and comments. The posts justified terrorism and contained calls for extremist activity against law enforcement officers and the Putin regime.

Charges (2)

1. Calls to terrorism
2. Incitement to hatred

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment
• Posts on social media justifying terrorism
• Calls for extremist activity against law enforcement

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