Russian media quoted law enforcement officials on December 29 as saying that a new probe on a charge of distributing "fake" information about the Russian armed forces has been launched against noted Russian lawyer and outspoken Kremlin critic Ilya Novikov, who lives in Ukraine. The charge stems from a YouTube statement about alleged atrocities by Russian soldiers against Ukrainian civilians last year. Russian authorities said in October they had launched a criminal case of high treason against Novikov. In June, the Moscow Chamber of Attorneys annulled Novikov's license to practice law. To read the original story by Current Time, click here.
Russia Launches New Investigation Of Exiled Kremlin Critic Novikov
- By Current Time
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