Khavier Yarmagomedov
Khavier Yarmagomedov, Moscow. Charges: Article 148 part 1, Russian Criminal Code (Public insult of religious feelings); “Khavier Yarmagomedov's case of offence to the feelings of believers and distribution of pornography”. Sentence (December 5, 2024): Seven years' deprivation of liberty in a general regime penal colony, a fine of 200,000 roubles, and a ban on… Status: imprisoned.
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Sentence
7 years
Seven years' deprivation of liberty in a general regime penal colony, a fine of 200,000 roubles, and a ban on administering websites for eight years
No information about an appeal ruling.
Charges
- Article 148 part 1, Russian Criminal Code — Public insult of religious feelings
Full wording of the charges
According to the investigation, he "committed public actions to offend religious feelings" on 12 July 2024, while broadcasting live on air, namely stomping on an Orthodox cross and spitting on it.
Latest event
December 5, 2024 — first-instance verdict
The court delivered a guilty verdict: 7 years.
Timeline
· First-instance verdict
guilty verdict · 7 years
· Preventive measure: pre-trial detention
· Preventive measure: placement in a temporary detention facility
· Persecution begins
Khavier Yarmagomedov's case of offence to the feelings of believers and distribution of pornography
Criminal case
Khavier Yarmagomedov's case of offence to the feelings of believers and distribution of pornography
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Resident of Moscow. On 17 July 2024, it became known that a case was brought against him for insulting the feelings of believers. A video was published in which he apologised but shifted responsibility to some provocateurs. On 19 July Yarmagomedov was taken into custody, and on that day it was reported that he was also accused of distributing pornography, including child pornography. We have no reason to believe that these charges are politically motivated. On 5 December 2024, Yarmagomedov was sentenced to seven years in a general regime colony and a fine of 200,000 rubles.
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