Russian ombudsman seeks independent health examination of journalist VyshinskyRussian ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova once more applied to international bodies this week seeking independent medical examination for Russian journalist Kirill Vyshinsky detained in Ukraine on treason allegations.17:10 21.11.2018
Ex-court clerk acquitted of perverting course of justiceEx-court secretary Alexander Eyvazov has been acquitted of perverting the course of justice, RAPSI has learnt from the United press service of St. Petersburg courts. Eyvazov has a right to rehabilitation.16:56 21.11.2018
Ex-construction official’s sentence for embezzlement mitigated by Russian courtThe Moscow City Court on Wednesday reduced a sentence of ex-deputy chief of the Federal Agency for Special Construction (Spetsstroy) Alexander Buryakov convicted of embezzlement during construction and reconstruction of the Defense Ministry facilities by 3 months.14:47 21.11.2018
Former Russian judge gets suspended sentence for mediation in briberyThe Rostov Regional Court has given a 2-year suspended sentence to a magistrate judge emeritus Sergey Mazurov for mediation in bribery.13:42 21.11.2018
Russian Supreme Court resumes case of Bolotnaya activist following ECHR rulingFollowing a ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), the Supreme Court of Russia has resumed proceedings in a criminal case against opposition activist Stepan Zimin convicted of participation in the Bolotnaya Square riots in central Moscow in 2012.12:56 21.11.2018
Summa Group subsidiary interim manager demands $260 mln from Magomedov brothersA temporary manager of GlobalElectroService company, a subsidiary of the troubled Summa Group, has lodged a claim with the Moscow Commercial Court seeking to recover 17.1 billion rubles (about $260 million) from Ziyavudin Magomedov his brother Magomed and 14 other individuals and companies.11:53 21.11.2018
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022