Case Details

Andrey Kotov

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Case Summary

Andrey Kotov was prosecuted for anti-war posts on VKontakte and sentenced in absentia to 7 years' imprisonment. He was also charged with participation in the activities of an extremist organisation and manufacturing child pornography before reportedly committing suicide in custody.

Charges (3)

Dissemination of intentionally false information about the RF Armed Forces
Participation in the activities of an extremist organisation
Manufacturing child pornography

Criminal Code Articles (1)

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Key Facts (4)

Prosecuted for anti-war posts on VKontakte
Sentenced to 7 years' imprisonment in absentia
Charged with participation in extremist organization and child pornography
Reportedly committed suicide in custody

Legal Timeline

Sentence Length

7 years

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