Viktor Nochevnov
- Criminal Code
- Article 148 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code
- Verdict
- Case dismissed
- Date of verdict
- 2017-08-01
- Region
- Krasnodar Krai
- City
- Sochi
Case summary
Accused of insulting the feelings of believers for republishing caricatures of Christ. On August 2, 2017, he was sentenced to a fine of 50 thousand rubles. On October 27, the appellate court overturned the verdict and sent the case for a new trial. On January 18, 2018, the court dismissed the case due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.
Others charged under Article 148 (part unknown), Russian Criminal Code
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