Dmitry Ivanov

Case Summary

Dmitry Ivanov, a YouTube blogger, was sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison for spreading 'fake news' about the Armed Forces in videos discussing the Mariupol theater bombing and civilian deaths. He left Russia in 2017 and was later declared a 'foreign agent'.

Charges (1)

1. Dissemination of "fake news" regarding the Russian Armed Forces

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• YouTube blogger prosecuted for spreading 'fake news' about the Armed Forces.
• Videos discussed the missile attack on the Drama Theatre in Mariupol and the deaths of Ukrainian civilians.
• Declared a 'foreign agent' by the Ministry of Justice.
• Sentenced in absentia to eight years in prison.

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