Sarazhdin Sultygov
- Criminal Code
- Article 282 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases related to mass actions
- Verdict
- Case dismissed
- Date of verdict
- 2018-06-27
- Region
- Kabardino-Balkaria
- City
- Nalchik
Case summary
Sarazhdin Sultygov was charged with incitement to ethnic hatred in connection with statements at a rally in Nalchik on 8 March 2016. On 28 June 2018, he was sentenced to a fine of 150 thousand rubles. On 25 September 2019, in connection with the decriminalisation of the 1st part of Article 282 of the Criminal Code, the court terminated the criminal prosecution of Sultygov and released him from punishment.
Others charged under Article 282 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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