Mukhamed-Afandi Asipov
- Criminal Code
- Article 318 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war casesCases related to mass actions
- Verdict
- Suspended prison sentence
- Sentence
- 4 years
- Date of verdict
- 2023-03-16
- Region
- Dagestan
- City
- Makhachkala
Case 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.
Others charged under Article 318 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Name withheld
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