Dmitrii Chausov
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Verdict
- Ban on activity, Imprisonment (general regime), Restriction of liberty
- Sentence
- 1 year 10 months
- Date of verdict
- 2024-12-02
- Region
- Kursk Oblast
- City
- Kursk
Case summary
Dmitrii Chausov is a resident of Kursk. A criminal case was opened against him and two other people due to their involvement in the Jehovah's Witnesses community. Chausov was accused of participating in the activities of an extremist organisation. On 8 August 2023, he was detained after being searched, and on 10 August the court put him on remand. On 28 February 2024, this measure was changed to house arrest.
On 2 December 2024, Chausov was sentenced to two and a half years in a general regime colony. On 26 May 2025, on appeal, his sentence was reduced by two months. Chausov was released from custody in the courtroom, as he had served his sentence while in the pre-trial detention centre.
The representatives of this community are prosecuted under extremist articles solely on the grounds of their religious activities — holding meetings and worship services, and attracting new supporters.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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