Svetlana Monis
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Verdict
- Suspended prison sentence
- Sentence
- 2 years 6 months
- Date of verdict
- 2021-02-14
- Region
- Jewish Autonomous Oblast
- City
- Birobidzhan
Case summary
On September 26, 2019, a case was opened regarding participation in the activities of an extremist organization. A recognizance not to leave was taken. On February 15, 2021, she was sentenced to a fine of 10 thousand rubles. On May 12, the appellate court replaced the fine with two and a half years probation. On December 9, the cassation court sent the case for a new trial in the appellate court. On March 9, 2022, the appellate court sent the case for a new trial in the court of first instance. On October 31, the trial court sentenced her to two and a half years probation.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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