Nikolay Gorokhov
Nikolay Gorokhov, born 1953, Penza Oblast. Charges: Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries); “Nikolay Gorokhov's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces”. Sentence (October 2, 2024): a fine of 100 thousand roubles. Status: at large.
In brief
Penza Oblast · Penza · Former military personnel · Anti-war cases
Sentence
a fine of 100 thousand roubles
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries
Full wording of the charges
The reason for the prosecution was a 10-minute video published in Odnoklassniki by journalist Yevgeniy Kiselev about the crimes of the Russian military in Bucha. In April 2023, Gorokhov was fined 30 thousand roubles under the administrative article on discrediting the army (Article 20.3.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences) because of the publication of a video about a cemetery where Wagner Group fighters are buried.
Latest event
October 2, 2024 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution begins
Nikolay Gorokhov's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces
Criminal case
Nikolay Gorokhov's case of discrediting the RF Armed Forces
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
A resident of Penza, and a veteran of military service. In November 2023, it became known that a case was brought against him for discrediting the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. On 2 October 2024, Gorokhov was sentenced to a fine of 100 thousand roubles.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 280.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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