US Court remands gay Russian man’s asylum claim for fresh considerationA US federal appeals court in San Francisco granted on Wednesday a petition for review of the Bureau of Immigration Affairs’ (BIA) decision that a gay Russian man is not entitled to asylum, and remanded the case for a review of whether there have been any changes in Russia in terms of the “persecution of homosexuals”.18:12 29.11.2013
Shell wins $160,000 in parallel import case against Russian companyThe Moscow Commercial Court has granted in part a claim filed by Shell Brands International seeking 53 million rubles (up to $1.6 million) in compensation from the Moscow-based Vostok-Logistik LLC for the unauthorized import of Shell products into Russia.17:08 29.11.2013
Georgia may introduce fines for using communist and Nazi symbolsThe use of Nazi and communist symbols in public places and the erection or refusal to dismantle monuments to and bas-reliefs of totalitarian leaders in Georgia will be punishable with a fine of 1,000 lari (around $600).16:24 29.11.2013
Six people in Dagestan convicted of plotting terrorist attack in Red SquareSix defendants have been convicted in Dagestan of plotting a terrorist attack in Red Square, the regional prosecutor’s office reported Friday.15:50 29.11.2013
Bolshoi dancer pays out over $1,500 in compensation to acid attack victimBolshoi Ballet leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko, who stands accused of masterminding an acid attack on Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin has already paid him 50,000 rubles (over $1,500) in compensation.15:18 29.11.2013
Prosecutors request 9 years in prison for leading Bolshoi soloist DmitichenkoThe prosecutor demanded a 9-year prison sentnece for Bolshoi Ballet leading soloist Pavel Dmitrichenko accused of masterminding an acid attack that left Bolshoi Artistic Director Sergei Filin with third degree burns to his face and eyes.15:02 29.11.2013
Russian faces trial over 2Kg of illegal gold – prosecutorsA man in Russia’s Far East will go on trial for possession of two kilograms (4.4 pounds) of illegally mined gold worth about 3.5 million rubles ($106,000) that he hid in his car.13:55 29.11.2013
Bout’s ex-business partner turned down deal with US officials twice - lawyerRichard Chichakli, former business partner of Russian businessman Viktor Bout, currently serving a term in the US, refused to make a deal with US officials twice, according to Bout’s lawyer Alexei Binetsky.12:52 29.11.2013
Pussy Riot member's request to open case against prison administration dismissedInvestigators have dismissed again a request filed by convicted Pussy Riot member Nadezhda Tolokonnikova to initiate a case against the administration of the Mordovian colony where she served her sentence for absence of a crime in the officials' acts10:35 29.11.2013
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