Aleksandr Evgenevich Neustroev

Case Summary

Aleksandr Neustroev was sentenced to 3 years in a penal colony for hooliganism after confronting a boy wearing a Z hat. A new criminal case was opened against him for allegedly justifying terrorism in a conversation with cellmates.

Charges (2)

1. Hooliganism with the threat of violence motivated by hatred towards a social group
2. Justification of terrorism

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (3)

• Confronted a child wearing a Z hat
• Initially fined, but the decision was overturned after public outcry
• New case opened for justification of terrorism

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