Trial & Litigation

Number of prisoners reduced in Russia by 11,300 since start of 2020 – Supreme Court

The number of convicted persons serving sentence in Russia’s penitentiary facilities has decreased by 11,300 since the beginning of the year, the Supreme Court’s Chairman Vyacheslav Lebedev has announced during the XVI meeting of the SCO Supreme Courts’ heads.

14:01 24.09.2021

Russian investigators open criminal case over death of 5 climbers on mountain Elbrus

The Russian Investigative Committee on Friday initiated a criminal case on the death of five people caused by bad weather when they had attempted to ascent Mount Elbrus.

12:52 24.09.2021

Former Russian penitentiary official investigated over residence permit of Cyprus

Investigators opened a criminal case against a former chief of the Federal Penitentiary Service’s (FSIN) Construction Directorate Andrey Obryvin, who had failed to notify authorities of his residence permit in Cyprus.

11:44 24.09.2021

Ex-senator Arashukov denied mitigation of restrictive measure

A criminal bench of the First Appeals Court of General Jurisdiction on Friday refused to mitigate a measure of restraint of ex-senator Rauf Arashukov detained on charges of embezzlement and murder organization

10:51 24.09.2021

Moscow court extends detention of Irkutsk lawmaker accused of embezzlement

The Moscow City Court extended detention of Andrey Levchenko, lawmaker of the Irkutsk Region Legislative Assembly and son of a former regional Governor, who stands charged with embezzling over 185 million rubles (about $2.5 million), until November 20.

16:21 23.09.2021

Another Navalny’s appeal against prone to escape status rejected

The Vladimir Regional Court on Thursday dismissed Alexey Navalny’s appeal against his prone to escape status.

15:40 23.09.2021

Navalny’s suit against Prosecutor General’s Office, Roskomnadzor set for October

Moscow's Tverskoy District Court has set October 11 as a date for the consideration of an administrative lawsuit filed by Alexey Navalny against the Prosecutor General’s Office and Russia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor.

12:56 23.09.2021

Tax service seeks for bankruptcy of wanted Russian restaurateur Beloivan

A Moscow inspection of the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) filed a bankruptcy application against the owner of Tavern Taras Bulba restaurant chain Yury Beloivan, who had been put on the international wanted list in a tax evasion case.

11:36 23.09.2021

Extended detention of businessman involved in Penza Governor’s case upheld

The Moscow City Court on Wednesday upheld extension of detention of the head of BIOTEC Group of Companies Boris Spiegel involved in a bribery case against ex-Penza Region governor Ivan Belozertsev until November 20.

18:42 22.09.2021

Russian ex-footballer files suit against Facebook over blocking posts with his last name

A court in Moscow is to hear a lawsuit of football coach and former football player of the Russian national team Dmitry Khokhlov seeking to recover from Facebook 150 million rubles ($2 million) in compensation for non-pecuniary damage suffered due to the blocking of posts and comments, which mention his name.

17:37 22.09.2021

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A 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.

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Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditions

Russia'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 Duma

Lawmakers 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