Criminal case on desecration of two Moscow churches launchedA criminal case under the article on vandalism has been initiated following the desecration of two Orthodox cathedrals in central Moscow, the press service of the Interior Ministry's Moscow main department told RIA Novosti on Friday.13:50 05.10.2012
Government submits amendments on judgment review in light of graver crimesThe government has submitted to the State Duma a set of proposed amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code that would allow a case to be reopened or an earlier judgment to be reconsidered if new facts about a more serious crime committed by the convict are uncovered, a source in the State Duma told RIA Novosti.13:10 05.10.2012
Two former regional ministers convicted of abuse of powerTwo former Karelian Ministers of Agriculture, Fishing and Food, Vladimir Sobinsky and Vanda Patenko, have received conditional sentences for cheating members of the business community and causing losses of $643,000.12:40 05.10.2012
Arrests connected to illegal gambling ring declared illegalThe Russian Prosecutor General's Office has found the arrests of Ivan Nazarov and two other individuals suspected of involvement in an underground gambling business in the Moscow Oblast illegal, Kommersant daily reported on Friday.11:59 05.10.2012
Attempted Sapsan train bombing trial to be held behind closed doorsOn October 18 the Moscow City Court will start considering behind closed doors the case of an attempt to blow up a high-speed Sapsan train last summer.11:18 05.10.2012
Members of alleged Russian spy ring plead not guilty in US courtThe four Russian nationals arrested in the United States on suspicion of illegally exporting hi-tech components for the Russian military have not admitted to the crime.10:52 05.10.2012
Baturina land reclaim appeal turned downThe Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals has upheld the decision to reclaim 16.387 hectares of land in western Moscow from Setunskaya real estate company in the lawsuit filed by the Federal Agency of State Property Management.10:31 05.10.2012
$2.9 bln claim that arose from $103 transaction remanded by high courtThe Supreme Commercial Court's presidium has remanded for review a lawsuit by Mezhprombank client Sergei Yarmolinsky to have his $2.9 billion claim, which arises from a $103 deposit, included in the schedule of creditors.18:39 04.10.2012
Ukraine's appeal against award on debt to Russian ministry postponedOn October 11 the Kiev Economic Court of Appeals will resume its hearing of the appeals filed by the Ukrainian Cabinet, State Treasury and the United Energy Systems of Ukraine (UESU) against the trial court award forcing the Ukrainian government to pay the UESU debt to the Russian Defense Ministry.18:26 04.10.2012
Detention of the brother of Russia's richest woman extended to November 7The Moscow Tverskoy District Court has extended the detention of entrepreneur Viktor Baturin until November 7, the court told the Russian Legal Information Agency (RAPSI/rapsinews.com). Baturin is accused of securities fraud in a case related to Inteco promissory notes.18:12 04.10.2012
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