Vitaly Trifonov
Vitaly Trifonov, Saratov Oblast. Charges: Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Dissemination of false information about the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, government…); “Vitaly Trifonov's case of "fake news" about the Russian Armed Forces”. Sentence (November 10, 2023): A 700,000 roubles fine. Status: at large.
In brief
Saratov Oblast · Saratov · Anti-war cases
Sentence
A 700,000 roubles fine.
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
According to the investigation, he posted in the 'Twitter' social media on March 4, 2022, "knowingly false information about the use of the Russian Armed Forces".
Latest event
November 10, 2023 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict
· Persecution begins
Vitaly Trifonov's case of "fake news" about the Russian Armed Forces
Criminal case
Vitaly Trifonov's case of "fake news" about the Russian Armed Forces
- Case number
- 1-541/2023
Thematic group: Anti-war case
Details and sources
Full summary
The Saratov resident. He was being prosecuted for spreading "fake news" about the Russian Armed Forces. On November 10, 2023, Trifonov was sentenced to a 700,000 roubles fine.
All fields of the record
- Citizenship
- Russia
Other people prosecuted under Article 207.3 part 1, Russian Criminal Code
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