Artem Lebedev
- Criminal Code
- Article 213 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code
- Region
- Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
- City
- Nizhny Novgorod
Case summary
A case was opened against Lebedev for arson of a military recruitment centre. He denied guilt. His mother told OVD-Info that during the search, in particular, they confiscated "shish kebab ignition liquid, which was standing in the entrance, and which was used by the whole entrance". According to his mother, the investigation did not have sufficient evidence of his guilt. Later it became known that the prosecution of Lebedev was stopped due to the lack of evidence. The young man sued the state for 100 thousand rubles in compensation.
Others charged under Article 213 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code
- Name withheld
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