Case Details

Musa Aslanovich Malsagov

Мальсагов Муса Асланович

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Case Summary

Musa Malsagov, a prominent Ingush activist and former politician, was sentenced to 9 years in prison for organizing violence against authorities and creating an extremist community. The appellate court upheld the verdict; he has been in custody since April 3, 2019.

Charges (2)

Organization of violence dangerous to the life or health of representatives of the authorities in connection with the performance of their duties
Creation of an extremist community

Criminal Code Articles (2)

Key Facts (4)

Prominent Ingush activist and former politician.
Sentenced to 9 years in prison.
Convicted of organizing violence and creating an extremist community.
Detained since April 2019.

Legal Timeline

Arrest Date

April 3, 2019

Sentence Length

9 years

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