Russian Supreme Court rejects Khodorkovsky's appeal of sentenceThe Russian Supreme Court has rejected an appeal challenging the sentences handed down to YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner Platon Lebedev, Khodorkovsky's press office said on Thursday.10:49 14.11.2013
NYC art dealer pleads guilty to illegal gambling in Russian mob caseA wealthy Manhattan art dealer has pleaded guilty to running an illegal gambling ring after being charged earlier this year in a $100 million racketeering indictment that included reputed members of Russian organized crime groups.10:33 14.11.2013
Abu Hamza trial date pushed back to April 7, 2014The trial of infamous terror suspect Mostafa Kamel Mostafa, better known as Abu Hamza, will commence on April 7, 2014 – a week later than the previously scheduled commencement date – by order of US District Judge Katherine B. Forrest. Abu Hamza faces charges in connection with a 1998 hostage crisis in Yemen, the attempted establishment of a “jihad training camp” in Oregon, and the support of “violent jihad” in Afghanistan between 2000 and 2001.19:01 13.11.2013
Banker Lebedev to start serving sentence in "mogul scuffle" case in 15 daysRussian billionaire Alexander Lebedev sentenced to 150 hours of correctional labor for punching businessman Sergei Polonsky during the filming of an NTV talk show will begin his community service in the Tula Region within 15 days.16:49 13.11.2013
Greenpeace activists' lawyers vow to turn to ECHRThe defense lawyers of Greenpeace activists are preparing an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), attorney Andrei Suchkov told journalists in St. Petersburg on Wednesday.14:41 13.11.2013
Moscow school students to be tested for drug abuseThe Moscow City Duma has approved a bill introducing psychological testing for exposing school students' drug abuse.14:14 13.11.2013
Russian lawmakers submit bill restricting ownership of US dollarsCiting the importance of protecting Russian citizens from “the American debt pyramid,” Russian lawmakers from the LDPR Party have submitted to the Russian State Duma a draft bill proposing restrictions on the ownership and circulation of US dollars.13:38 13.11.2013
Prosecutors to make Tsarnaev death penalty recommendation this week – reportUS prosecutors have postponed until the end of this week their self-imposed deadline for submitting a death penalty recommendation in the case of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzohkhar Tsarnaev.12:44 13.11.2013
Junta war criminal in Argentina escaped from custodyAlejandro Loveless, a war criminal and the member of the Argentinian Junta of 1976-83, convicted for kidnapping and torture, escaped from custody.12:13 13.11.2013
Young American ballet dancer accuses Bolshoi of extortion – reportAmerican ballet dancer Joy Womak claimed during an interview with Russian daily Izvestia that employees of the world-renowned Bolshoi Ballet attempted to extort $10,000 from her for the opportunity to perform on stage.11:50 13.11.2013
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