Maksim Kirillovich Lypkan

Case Summary

Maksim Lypkan, a civil and anti-war activist, was ordered to be released from criminal liability and subjected to compulsory treatment in a psychiatric hospital. He was accused of spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces in an interview with Radio Liberty.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation based on political, ideological, racial, national or religious hatred or enmity, or on the grounds of hatred or enmity towards any social group

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of spreading false information in an interview with Radio Liberty.
• Planned an anti-war rally called "Year of Hell".
• Denied permission for the rally by Moscow authorities.
• Ordered to compulsory psychiatric treatment.

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