Nikolay Egorov
- Criminal Code
- Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Anti-war cases
- Verdict
- Ban on activity, Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2024-04-25
- Region
- Vologda Oblast
- City
- Veliky Ustyug
Case summary
Chairman of the Vologda branch of the Yabloko party. He was fined three times under the administrative article on discrediting the army (Article 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences) for the publication of videos on VKontakte. In May 2023, a criminal case against him for discrediting the army became known. Egorov had to sign personal recognizance. On 5 May 2023 law enforcers searched the office of LLC "Stroyrynok", which is managed by Egorov. On 11 June, Egorov was given a preventive measure in the form of a ban on certain actions. On 25 April 2024, he was sentenced to a fine of 200 thousand rubles and a ban on administration of Internet sites for 2 years.
Others charged under Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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