Nikolai Vasilievich Lenitsky

Case Summary

Nikolai Lenitsky, a resident of the Kherson region of Ukraine, was sentenced to 7 years in prison for spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces based on political hatred. He allegedly posted a video claiming Russian forces bombed a village in the Bryansk region, resulting in civilian deaths.

Charges (1)

1. public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation based on political hatred

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Posted a video on social media alleging a Russian bombing of a village in the Bryansk region.
• Accused of urging residents to ignore Russian laws.
• Convicted by a 'court' established by Russia in occupied territory.
• Banned from administering websites for 3 years after release.

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