Maxim Anatolevich Lavrentiev

Case Summary

Maxim Lavrentiev, a blogger and activist, was sentenced to 9 years in prison on multiple charges, including hooliganism, inflicting minor injury, violence against a government official, and inciting hatred. He has been in custody since his arrest in June 2020.

Charges (4)

1. Hooliganism committed by a group of persons by prior conspiracy using objects used as weapons
2. Intentional infliction of minor injury
3. Use of violence dangerous to life and health against a government official in connection with the performance of his official duties
4. Inciting hatred or enmity as part of an organized group based on affiliation with a social group of law enforcement officers

Criminal Code Articles (4)

Key Facts (3)

• Veteran of combat operations in Chechnya.
• Activist with the 'Don't Be Inert' movement.
• Collaborated with the 'Rosderzhava' publication.

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