Sergey Medenkov
- Criminal Code
- Article 318 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Cases related to mass actions
- Region
- Moscow
- City
- Moscow
Case summary
On 27 July 2019, Medenkov was detained during the dispersal of a rally in support of opposition politicians who had not been not allowed to run in the Moscow City Duma elections. He was fined 10 thousand rubles (US$100) under the article on participation in an event that created obstacles to transport and pedestrians. On 8 August, Medenkov was summoned for questioning in the town of Shchelkovo near Moscow, where he was asked to explain his detention at the rally.
On 3 December, it became known that Medenkov was put on an international wanted list and arrested in absentia on charges of using violence against a representative of the authorities.
Others charged under Article 318 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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