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Four New Greatness extremist activists get suspended terms, three ordered to jail

Four activists of the New Greatness (“Novoe Velichie”) movement on Thursday received suspended terms for organizing an extremist community, three other defendants were sentenced to imprisonment.

17:40 06.08.2020

Human rights body member to apply to Sri Lankan envoy over Russians arrested on island

Member of the Russian Presidential Human Rights Council Standing Commission on International Cooperation in Human Rights Alexander Brod is going to send an application to a Sri Lankan envoy in defense of the rights of Russians arrested on the island on the insect collection allegations.

15:43 06.08.2020

Seizure of assets owned by eight former executives of Vneshprombank upheld

The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has dismissed appeals against seizure of immovable assets belonging to eight former top managers of Vneshprombank.

14:56 06.08.2020

Seven New Greatness movement case defendants found guilty of extremism

Moscow’s Lyublinsky District Court on Thursday found activists of the New Greatness (“Novoe Velichie”) movement guilty of organizing an extremist community.

13:51 06.08.2020

House arrest of U.S. investor Calvey prolonged for three months

House arrest of Baring Vostok investment company's founder Michael Calvey charged in a 2.5-billion-ruble (about $40 million) embezzlement case has been extended until November 13.

12:32 06.08.2020

Detention of widow of killed St. Petersburg rapper appealed

Detention of the widow of rapper Alexander Yushko known as Andy Cartwright, Marina Kokhal charged with the husband’s murder, has been appealed.

11:00 06.08.2020

Three defendants in child trafficking case to stay detained till mid-September

The Moscow City Court has upheld detention of three obstetrics and gynecology doctors accused of the surrogacy mothers’ children trade.

10:25 06.08.2020

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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.

17:20 17.01.2023

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