Boris Ushakov

Case Summary

Boris Ushakov, a former coordinator of Gulagu.net and human rights defender, was arrested on charges of insulting and threatening a police officer. He protested his detention by swallowing metal objects and declaring a hunger strike.

Charges (2)

1. insulting a representative of the authorities
2. threatening violence against a representative of the authorities

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

• Former coordinator of Gulagu.net
• Accused of insulting and threatening a police officer
• Swallowed metal objects in protest
• Declared a hunger strike

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