Aleksandr Sizikov

Case Summary

Aleksandr Sizikov, a blind Crimean, was arrested for 10 days for disobeying police during a search. He was previously sentenced to 17 years for organizing a cell of Hizb ut-Tahrir, a banned terrorist organization in Russia.

Charges (1)

1. disobedience to police

Criminal Code Articles (4)

Key Facts (3)

• blind
• Accused of organizing Hizb ut-Tahrir cell
• books found under grandmother's mattress were used as evidence

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