Denis Sergeevich Ezhov

Case Summary

Denis Ezhov was initially fined for discrediting the Russian army by shouting slogans in support of Ukraine in Crimea. The sentence was later increased to one year in a general regime colony after an appeal.

Charges (1)

1. Public actions aimed at discrediting the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, committed by a person after being brought to administrative responsibility for a similar act within one year

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Convicted for shouting 'Glory to Ukraine, everything will be Ukraine!'
• Previously fined under administrative code for similar actions
• Sentence increased to one year in prison on appeal
• Citizen of Ukraine residing in annexed Crimea

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