Rasul Vladimirovich Kudaev

Case Summary

Rasul Kudaev, a former Guantanamo detainee, was sentenced to life imprisonment for allegedly participating in the 2005 attack on Nalchik. He claims he was tortured and has chronic health issues from his previous detention.

Charges (10)

1. Murder of two or more persons by a method dangerous to the public, by an organized group, for mercenary motives, associated with banditry
2. Unlawful seizure of vehicles without the purpose of theft, committed by an organized group, with the use of violence dangerous to life and health, as well as with the threat of the use of such violence
3. Terrorist act with the use of firearms, committed by an organized group, resulting in other grave consequences
4. Participation in a gang created for the purpose of attacking citizens and organizations, and in the attacks committed by it
5. Participation in a criminal community
6. Illegal acquisition, transfer, storage, transportation and carrying of firearms, their main parts, ammunition, explosives and explosive devices, committed by an organized group
7. Attempt to steal firearms and ammunition, committed by an organized group, with the use of violence dangerous to life and health, as well as with the threat of the use of such violence
8. Theft of firearms and ammunition, committed by an organized group, with the use of violence dangerous to life and health, as well as with the threat of the use of such violence
9. Active participation in an armed rebellion for the purpose of forcibly changing the constitutional order of the Russian Federation, violating the territorial integrity of the Russian Federation
10. Encroachment on the life of law enforcement officers, military personnel

Criminal Code Articles (11)

Key Facts (4)

• Former Guantanamo detainee
• Sentenced to life imprisonment for alleged participation in Nalchik attack
• Claims of torture and denial of medical care
• Recognized as a political prisoner due to unfair trial

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