Bogdan Ziza

Case Summary

Bogdan Ziza, an artist from Crimea, was sentenced to 15 years in a strict regime colony for allegedly pouring paint and throwing a Molotov cocktail at a local administration building. He claims he was beaten by officers to achieve a "more sincere repentance."

Charges (3)

1. preparing a terrorist attack
2. vandalism
3. public justification of terrorism

Criminal Code Articles (3)

Key Facts (4)

• Poured paint and threw Molotov cocktail at administration building
• Confessed under pressure
• Claims of torture by officers
• Sentenced to 15 years in strict regime colony

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