Sergey Sergeevich Mikhailov

Case Summary

Sergey Mikhailov, founder of the opposition newspaper "Listok," was sentenced to 8 years for disseminating false information about the Russian army's actions in Ukraine. He is accused of publishing information about the destruction of a maternity hospital and drama theater in Mariupol, and the killing of civilians in Bucha.

Charges (1)

1. Public dissemination of knowingly false information about the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, containing data on the execution by state bodies of the Russian Federation of their powers outside the territory of the Russian Federation on the grounds of political hatred

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (4)

• Accused of publishing false information about events in Mariupol and Bucha.
• Detained in Lyubertsy, Moscow region.
• His newspaper faced prior criminal and administrative actions.
• Claims the charges are politically motivated.

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