Appeal against Khodorkovsky’s arrest in absentia set for January 27The Moscow City Court on January 27 will consider an appeal against the arrest in absentia of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russian tycoon turned political opposition figure, who stands charged with organizing the murder of Nefteyugansk mayor Vladimir Petukhov in 1998, Yunona Tsareva, RAPSI learnt in court on Wednesday.18:14 13.01.2016
Lithuanian court denies EUR 30,000 bail for Russian national accused of 1991 crimesThe Vilnius District Court refused to release Russian national Yuri Mel, 47, who stands charged with involvement in clashes in January 1991 after declaration of independence from the USSR, on 30,000-euro bail, Interfax reported on Wednesday.16:37 13.01.2016
Moscow court dismisses complaint over investigation into Egyptian plane crashMoscow’s Basmanny District Court on Wednesday dismissed a complaint against investigators which had been filed by families of passengers killed in the Kogalymavia crash in Egypt, RAPSI reports from the courtroom.15:39 13.01.2016
Russian, Ukrainian officials to testify in Ukraine conflict caseA court in Kiev has granted a motion to question Russian officials and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in a case over ongoing conflict in Ukraine, TASS reported on Wednesday, citing human rights activist Stanislav Batrin who brought the legal action.14:56 13.01.2016
U.S. eases prison restrictions for Victor BoutU.S. officials agreed to loosen prison restrictions on Victor Bout, a Russian national who is serving a 25-year sentence for conspiring to kill Americans, Sputnik reported on Wednesday, citing Bout’s lawyer Alexei Tarasov.11:55 13.01.2016
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