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Leader of Russian apocalyptic survivalist group to remain in psych ward

The court has extended the stay in a psychiatric hospital of the former leader of the so-called "Penza recluses". Thirty-five of Pyotr Kuznetsov's followers hid underground from October-November 2007 in the Penza Regions Bekovo district to survive what they believed would be the end of the world.

18:36 28.01.2013

Retired colonel claims he organized armed group to prevent invasion

A retired Main Intelligence Directorate colonel who has been accused of organizing a coup has stated in court that he was in fact preparing for an enemy invasion.

17:51 28.01.2013

Yoga-cult leader accused of forced orgies faces sentencing in February

The Novosibirsk District Court will announce the sentence of the suspected leader of the Ashram Shambala esoteric sect on February 4. According to the prosecutors, the 44-year-old Konstantin Rudnev declared himself a messiah, or the "stranger from Sirius," who was sent to Earth to save devotees.

17:12 28.01.2013

Over-the-top helicopter prison escape ends in 24-year sentence

A man who escaped from prison in the Vologda region in a helicopter has been sentenced to 24 years behind bars, the Prosecutor General's Office reported on Monday.

16:47 28.01.2013

Navalny seeks €4,500 in compensation from Russia in ECHR

Opposition figure Alexei Navanly has filed a claim with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), seeking 4,500 in compensation from Russia for his detention in the aftermath of the riots that consumed Moscow last May.

16:21 28.01.2013

Investigative Committee' spokesman not to testify in Col. Budanov murder

The Moscow City Court refused to summon Vladimir Markin, official spokesperson for the Russian Investigative Committee, for questioning in relation to the murder of ex-colonel Yury Budanov.

13:54 28.01.2013

Attorney appointed for deceased defendant Magnitsky in tax evasion case

Moscow's Tverskoy District Court on Monday ruled to appoint an attorney for the tax evasion case against deceased Hermitage Capital auditor Sergei Magnitsky, who died while in pre-trial detention in 2009.

13:39 28.01.2013

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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