Mukhamed-Afandi Asipov
Mukhamed-Afandi Asipov, born 2001, Dagestan. Charges: Article 318 part 2, Russian Criminal Code (Use of dangerous violence against a government official); “Mukhamed-Afandi Asipov’s case of the use of violence against a representative of the authorities”. Sentence (March 16, 2023): A suspended sentence of 4 years’ imprisonment with a probation period of 2 years. Status: at large.
In brief
Dagestan · Makhachkala · Athletes · Anti-war cases, Cases related to mass actions
Sentence
4 years
A suspended sentence of 4 years’ imprisonment with a probation period of 2 years
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 318 part 2, Russian Criminal Code — Use of dangerous violence against a government official
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he used violence against a representative of the authorities during a rally against mobilisation in Makhachkala.
Latest event
March 16, 2023 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict: 4 years.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 4 years
· Persecution begins
Mukhamed-Afandi Asipov’s case of the use of violence against a representative of the authorities
Criminal case
Mukhamed-Afandi Asipov’s case of the use of violence against a representative of the authorities
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
He is a resident of Makhachkala and allegedly a former world champion in mixed martial arts. He participated in a rally against mobilisation in Makhachkala in September 2022. He was held in custody on charges of using violence against a representative of the authorities. On 16 March 2023, Asipov was given a suspended sentence of two years’ imprisonment.
Other people prosecuted under Article 318 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.