Alexander Grokhotov
Alexander Grokhotov, Occupied territory of Sevastopol. Charges: Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code (Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War); “The case of desecration of symbols of military glory in Sevastopol”. Sentenced on October 15, 2024.
In brief
Occupied territory of Sevastopol · Sevastopol
Sentence
1 year
Imprisonment (open prison colony)
First instance, July 19, 2024: Nine months of correctional labour, with 15% of earnings deducted for the state income.
Charges
- Article 354.1 part 3, Russian Criminal Code — Insulting the memory, symbols, and veterans of the Great Patriotic War
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigators' version, he urinated on the Eternal Flame of the Memorial of the Heroic Defence of Sevastopol 1941-1942.
Latest event
January 1, 2025 — persecution ends
Timeline
· Persecution ends
· Appeal ruling
sentence changed · 1 year
· Imprisonment begins
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict, released from serving the sentence
· Preventive measure: pre-trial detention
· Persecution begins
The case of desecration of symbols of military glory in Sevastopol
· Preventive measure: placement in a temporary detention facility
Criminal case
The case of desecration of symbols of military glory in Sevastopol
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Full summary
He was a tourist in Sevastopol. In April 2024, he was detained as part of the case of desecration of symbols of military glory. On 15 April, he was taken into custody. On 19 July 2024, the Sevastopol City Court imposed nine months of correctional labour, with 15% of earnings deducted for the state income.
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