Moscow mayor denies Limonov permission to hold Aug. 31 rallyThe Mayor of Moscow's office has denied opposition leader and writer Eduard Limonov's request to hold a rally in support of Article 31 of the Constitution in central Moscow on August 31.13:33 21.08.2012
Politkovskaya murder investigation completedInvestigators have completed their probe of public officer Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov's alleged planning of journalist Anna Politkovskaya's murder, his defense attorney Karen Nersesyan told the Russian Legal Information Agency.13:02 21.08.2012
Ukraine suspends extradition of suspect in Putin assassination attemptThe Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office has confirmed the suspension of Adam Osmayev's extradition proceedings. Osmayev, born in Grozny, Chechnya, is suspected of planning an attempt on the life of Russian President Vladimir Putin.12:20 21.08.2012
Timchenko sues Gazprom for $3 mlnOn Monday the Moscow Commercial Court set October 8 to hear a complaint filed by Gennady Timchenko's Stroytransgaz to recover $3 million from Gazprom.11:29 21.08.2012
Anonymous allegedly hacks into Pussy Riot court websiteA hacker group alleged to be affiliated with Anonymous took over the website of Moscow's Khamovnichesky District Court on Tuesday, using the opportunity to post anti-government slogans and obscene film clips of flamboyant Bulgarian singer Aziz. Last Friday, the Khamovnichesky District Court handed down a guilty verdict and sentenced Pussy Riot members for hooliganism in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior.10:53 21.08.2012
SCF subsidiary ex-CEO to stand trial for $67 mln embezzlementOn September 7, Yuri Privalov, the former head of a Sovcomflot subsidiary, will face charges of embezzling over $67 million.10:10 21.08.2012
Russian FM speaks out against interference in Pussy Riot caseForeign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that it inadmissible to interfere in the legal process, including in the Pussy Riot case.17:50 20.08.2012
Charity files defamation suit against Moscow radio stationThe Federation Fund, which gained infamy in late 2010 for the scandalous aftermath of its star-studded charity gala featuring a memorable vocal performance by President Putin, has submitted claims for defamation against a radio station and two Moscow journalists in connection with the gala fallout.17:06 20.08.2012
Prosecutor's office receives 140 complaints about Madonna's showRoughly 140 St. Petersburg residents have complained to the prosecutors office that Madonna broke the law during her performance on August 9.16:32 20.08.2012
Police search for Pussy Riot accomplicesThe Interior Ministry's Moscow Main Investigative Department is investigating a criminal case against the accomplices in the Pussy Riot case, it told RIA Novosti on Monday. Last week, the Kamovnichesky District Court sentenced three Pussy Riot members to two years in prison.16:05 20.08.2012
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