Roman Zhivolupov
- Criminal Code
- Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
- Case category
- Extremism casesCases against Jehovah's Witnesses
- Verdict
- Ban on activity, Fine
- Date of verdict
- 2023-04-26
- Region
- Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
- City
- Nizhny Novgorod
Case summary
On 9 July 2020, a case of participation in the activities of an extremist organisation was opened against Zhivolupov. On 17 July, he was given a covenant not to leave the country. On 26 April 2023, Zhivolupov was sentenced to a fine of 500 thousand rubles. On August 3, the court of appeal added to the sentence a ban on holding any positions in religious and public organisations for 2 years and 11 months.
Others charged under Article 282.2 part 2, Russian Criminal Code
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