Nordin Sven Karlovich

Case Summary

Sven Nordin was sentenced to 2 years in a general regime colony for insulting the memory of defenders of the Fatherland. The case stemmed from a 2021 VK post comparing a Soviet hero to a serial killer, which the court deemed as rehabilitation of Nazism.

Charges (2)

1. Оскорбление памяти защитников Отечества либо унижение чести и достоинства ветерана Великой Отечественной войны, совершённые публично с использованием сети “Интернет”
2. реабилитация нацизма

Criminal Code Articles (1)

Key Facts (3)

• Subjected to torture during the search of his home.
• Denied guilt and claimed persecution for his views.
• The court rejected his motions to call witnesses and exclude evidence.

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