Yuri Morozov
Yuri Morozov, Omsk Oblast. Charges: Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government…); “Yury Morozov's case of "fakes" about the RF Armed Forces”. Sentence (September 14, 2023): a fine in the amount of 700,000 roubles (≈$9200 as of 11.03.2023), exempt from payment. Status: at large.
In brief
Omsk Oblast, Chukotka Autonomous Okrug · Anadyr, Omsk · Military personnel · Anti-war cases
Sentence
a fine in the amount of 700,000 roubles (≈$9200 as of 11.03.2023), exempt from payment
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government agencies, or mercenaries
Full wording of the charges
Initially, he was accused of spreading "fakes" about the Armed Forces using his official position (point "a" part 2 of article 207.3 of the Criminal Code). Later the charge was reclassified to the first part of the article.
Latest event
September 14, 2023 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Preventive measure: pre-trial detention
· Persecution begins
Yury Morozov's case of "fakes" about the RF Armed Forces
Criminal case
Yury Morozov's case of "fakes" about the RF Armed Forces
- Case number
- 1-9/2023
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
Serviceman. 11 March 2023 taken into custody in the case of "fakes" about the Armed Forces. On 14 September, sentenced to a fine of 700 thousand rubles (≈$9200 as of 11.03.2023), released from punishment.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
Under the same article, not necessarily in the same case.