Lawyer arrested because people came to support him at the trial on municipal reform

Case Summary

Altai lawyer Dmitry Todoshev was sentenced to eight days of arrest under the 'rally' article. This arrest occurred after people gathered to support him during a trial regarding municipal reform. He was previously arrested for 12 days for disobeying police.

Charges (1)

1. violation of the established procedure for organizing or holding a meeting, rally, demonstration, procession or picket

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Arrested for organizing a gathering at a court
• Previously arrested for disobeying police
• Opposes the municipal reform in Altai

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